1
: grown in
specifically
: having the free tip or edge embedded in the flesh
an ingrown toenail
2
: having the direction of growth or activity or interest inward rather than outward
swarms of ingrown, infighting bureaucracies—
H. R. Cilley
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Problems like heel pain, arch problems, or ingrown toenails can worsen if not addressed, so seeking a podiatrist early can help prevent more serious complications.
—Adam H. Kaplan, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
Spending over two years developing their first body care product, Smooth Slate is full of scientific breakthroughs, all directed to solve your most difficult ingrown problems.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Sep. 2024
What causes ingrown hairs? Is there a way of preventing ingrown hairs?
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2024
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ingrown
adjective
in·grown
ˈin-ˌgrōn 
: grown in
especially
: having the free tip or edge grown back into the flesh
an ingrown toenail
Medical Definition
ingrown
adjective
in·grown
ˈin-ˌgrōn
: grown in
specifically
: having the normally free tip or edge embedded in the flesh
an ingrown toenail
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