| ingrowing | (adj) growing abnormally into the flesh, Syn. ingrown, Example: an ingrown toenail |
| ingrown hair | (n) a hair that does not emerge from the follicle but remains embedded in the skin (usually causing inflammation) |
| ingrown toenail | (n) toenail having its free tip or edges embedded in the surrounding flesh, Syn. onyxis |
| ingrowth | (n) something that grows inward |
| Ingrowing | a. Growing or appearing to grow into some other substance. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Ingrown | a. Having grown or appearing to grow into some other substance, especially a fingernail or toenail growing into the adjacent flesh. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
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| Ingrowth | n. A growth or development inward. J. LeConte. [ 1913 Webster ] |