ingrowth

English

Etymology

From in- +‎ growth.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɪnˌɡrəʊθ/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈɪnˌɡɹoʊθ/

Noun

ingrowth (countable and uncountable, plural ingrowths)

  1. (medicine) Growth inwards.
    Ingrowth is a common problem with toenails.

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