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inguen

inguen

9.9
The crease where the inner thigh meets the lower stomach near the private parts
  • noun
  • /ˈɪŋɡwɪn/
  • Specialized
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  • During the examination, the doctor checked the patient's inguen for any abnormalities.

Examples

  • Pain in the inguen can indicate injury to the muscles or ligaments of the groin.

  • A hernia may appear in the inguen and sometimes causes visible swelling.

  • The doctor examined the patient's inguens for any signs of injury.

  • He has a rash near his inguens that needs to be treated.

  • During the examination, the doctor checked the patient's inguen for any abnormalities.

  • A hernia may appear in the inguen and sometimes causes visible swelling.

  • Pain in the inguen can indicate injury to the muscles or ligaments of the groin.

Synonyms

groin
vsinguen
56 4.1

The area between the lower stomach and the inner thigh near the private parts

has identical meaning but is an alternative name for the same area

Surface Forms

inguinal singular
inguinals plural

Etymology

Inguen comes from Latin inguēn, which meant 'groin'. The same root appears in inguinal, meaning the area where the inner thigh meets the body, so inguen refers to that crease at the top of the thigh, the groin.