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ingrowing

/ˈɪn.ɡrəʊ.ɪŋ/

Traduction: Décrit un ongle, en particulier un ongle d'orteil, qui pousse dans la chair environnante, provoquant douleur et infection.

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adjective

/ˈɪn.ɡrəʊ.ɪŋ/B2formalmedical
  • frDécrit un ongle, en particulier un ongle d'orteil, qui pousse dans la chair environnante, provoquant douleur et infection.

Describes a nail, especially on a toe, that grows into the surrounding flesh, causing pain and infection.

  1. Growing into the fleshB2formalmedical

    Describes a nail, hair, or other tissue that grows abnormally into the surrounding skin, often causing pain or infection.

    frQui pousse dans la chair

    • He had to see a podiatrist for his ingrowing toenail.
    • An ingrowing hair can sometimes lead to a painful bump.
    • Proper trimming can help prevent ingrowing nails.

    Synonymesingrown

Formes
  • more ingrowing comparative form
  • most ingrowing superlative form