Definition of inguinal in English:
inguinal
adjective ˈɪŋɡwɪn(ə)lˈɪŋɡwənəl
Anatomy attributive Of the groin.
Example sentencesExamples
- Sometimes the testicular vessels are traced to an abdominal, inguinal or scrotal testicular remnant, which is then removed.
- It may radiate along the inguinal ligament, perineum and rectus muscles.
- There was invasion of the epineurium of retroperitoneal nerves, but no direct invasion of retroperitoneal or inguinal lymph nodes by the tumor.
- In their descent, the testes may become lodged in the perineum, inguinal canal, or abdomen.
- The lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh passes from the lateral border of psoas major across the iliac fossa to pierce the inguinal ligament.
Derivatives
adverb
Anatomy Occasionally sperm may be produced in the temporary inguinally retained testicle if it is located close to the scrotum.
Example sentencesExamples
- The remaining 36 testes were inguinally located during exploration and orchiopexy, except for 5 vanishing testes.
- The male has open inguinal rings and the testes are located inguinally without a true scrotal sac.
- Failure of inguinally retained testes to descend might be temporary or permanent.
- The intensity of pain was more severe in women, more dull, located inguinally, in low abdomen and symphysis.
Origin
Late Middle English: from Latin inguinalis, from inguen, inguin- 'groin'.
Definition of inguinal in US English:
inguinal
adjectiveˈɪŋɡwənəlˈiNGɡwənəl
Anatomy attributive Of the groin.
Example sentencesExamples
- The lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh passes from the lateral border of psoas major across the iliac fossa to pierce the inguinal ligament.
- It may radiate along the inguinal ligament, perineum and rectus muscles.
- Sometimes the testicular vessels are traced to an abdominal, inguinal or scrotal testicular remnant, which is then removed.
- In their descent, the testes may become lodged in the perineum, inguinal canal, or abdomen.
- There was invasion of the epineurium of retroperitoneal nerves, but no direct invasion of retroperitoneal or inguinal lymph nodes by the tumor.
Origin
Late Middle English: from Latin inguinalis, from inguen, inguin- ‘groin’.