ingrowth
/ˈɪnˌɡroʊθ/
noun
- Something that grows inward, especially a hair or nail that curves and grows back into the skin.
- An ingrowth of the nail can cause pain and infection if not treated.
- Using proper nail-cutting techniques helps prevent an ingrowth.
- She had to see a podiatrist for an ingrowth on her big toe.
- The process or act of growing inward.
- The ingrowth of roots into the drainage pipe caused a blockage.
- The ingrowth of crystals into the rock created a unique pattern.
- Doctors monitored the ingrowth of new tissue after the surgery.