INGROWING
ingrowing, ingrown
(adjective) growing abnormally into the flesh; “an ingrown toenail”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
ingrowing (comparative more ingrowing, superlative most ingrowing)
growing inwards or abnormally towards (a part of the body)
Source: Wiktionary
In"grow`ing, a.
Definition: Growing or appearing to grow into some other substance. Ingrowing nail, one whose edges are becoming imbedded in the adjacent flesh.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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