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inguinal

Pronunciation: /ˈɪŋgwɪn(ə)l/
Definition of inguinal

adjective

[attributive] Anatomy
  • of the groin:inguinal lymph nodes

Derivatives

inguinally

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin inguinalis, from inguen, inguin- 'groin'

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Definition of inguinal in the US English dictionary
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