inguinal Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to or near the groin

WordNet


In"gui*nal adjective
Etymology
L. inguinalis, fr. inguen, inguinis, the groin: cf. F. inguinal.
Definitions
  1. (Astron. & Med.) Of or pertaining to, or in the region of, the inguen or groin; as, an inguinal canal or ligament; inguinal hernia.

Webster 1913