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Ingrowth

Ingrowth \In"growth`\, n. A growth or development inward.
--J. LeConte.

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ingrowth

n. (context medicine English) growth inwards.

WordNet
ingrowth

n. something that grows inward

Usage examples of "ingrowth".

If the canal of Schlemm is for any reason narrowed or plugged through fibrous ingrowths or inflammation, infection, or the gathering of debris the aqueous humor cannot escape rapidly enough and the internal pressure begins to rise.

If the canal of Schlemm is for any reason narrowed or plugged — through fibrous ingrowths or inflammation, infection, or the gathering of debris — the aqueous humor cannot escape rapidly enough and the internal pressure begins to rise.