1. things that grow inward or into something else
Usage: plural form
2. abnormal growths of tissue into body cavities or organs
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor examined the ingrowths in the patient’s nasal cavity.
• Coral ingrowths can damage the reef’s structure over time.
• The surgeon removed several small ingrowths from the affected area.
• These ingrowths were blocking the normal flow of air.
• The pathologist identified the ingrowths as benign tissue.
• Root ingrowths into the pipe caused the blockage.