adjective
- growing inward into the flesh, especially of a toenail or fingernail
Usage: medical
Examples
- She had to see a doctor about her ingrowing toenail.
- The ingrowing nail was causing him considerable pain.
- Proper nail trimming can help prevent ingrowing nails.
- The podiatrist treated several cases of ingrowing toenails that day.
- Tight shoes can contribute to ingrowing nail problems.
- He limped because of an ingrowing nail on his big toe.