ingrown

/ɪŋˈɡraʊn/

Definitions

1. adjective

growing inward toward the center of something, especially a hair that is growing into the surrounding skin

“He has an ingrown hair on his chin that needs to be treated.”

2. noun

a hair that has grown into the surrounding skin

“The doctor removed the ingrown that was causing the boy discomfort.”

Synonyms

  • embedded
  • intruding

Antonyms

  • outgrown
  • projecting