Ingrowing: meaning, definitions and examples
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ingrowing
[ ɪnˈɡroʊɪŋ ]
medical condition
Ingrowing refers to a condition where a body part, usually a hair or nail, grows into the surrounding skin. This can lead to pain, inflammation, and infection if not treated properly.
Synonyms
embedded, invaginated, inward-growing.
Examples of usage
- She had an ingrowing toenail that required medical attention.
- The ingrowing hair caused irritation and discomfort.
- He suffered from an ingrowing nail that needed to be surgically removed.
Translations
Translations of the word "ingrowing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 encravado
🇮🇳 अंदर बढ़ता हुआ
🇩🇪 eingewachsen
🇮🇩 tumbuh ke dalam
🇺🇦 вростання
🇵🇱 wrastający
🇯🇵 埋没した
🇫🇷 incorporé
🇪🇸 encarnado
🇹🇷 içeri doğru büyüyen
🇰🇷 내향성
🇸🇦 نمو داخلي
🇨🇿 zarůstající
🇸🇰 zarastajúci
🇨🇳 内生的
🇸🇮 vrasteči
🇮🇸 vaxandi inn
🇰🇿 ішкі өсу
🇬🇪 შიდა ზრდა
🇦🇿 daxili böyümə
🇲🇽 crecimiento interno
Etymology
The term 'ingrowing' is derived from the prefix 'in-', which indicates 'into' or 'within', combined with the verb 'grow', which originates from the Old English 'growan' meaning to grow or to increase in size. The concept relates to the abnormal growth of tissue or hair into the skin, a phenomenon observed and reported in various medical texts throughout history. The use of 'ingrowing' in this specific context has become more widespread with the advancement of medical terminology, especially in dermatology and podiatry. The condition has been known since ancient times, but the specific articulation of 'ingrowing' as an adjective to describe such conditions has gained prominence in modern medical discourse.