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- groin 2a
1
: the fold or depression marking the juncture of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh
also
: the region of this line
2
a
: the projecting curved line along which two intersecting vaults meet
b
: a rib that covers this edge
3
: a rigid structure built out from a shore to protect the shore from erosion, to trap sand, or to direct a current for scouring a channel
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Law Murray, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Yoga Yoga is another exercise that can help improve the symptoms of ED by improving circulation and blood flow to the groin area.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
This season, Alexander missed Weeks 4-5 due to quadricep and groin injuries, and now the knee injury has ended his year.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The 33-year-old was nursing a complicated groin injury that affected both legs and kept him out for a game earlier this season.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Point guard James Harden also is back after missing LA’s road loss Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to groin soreness.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Yoga Yoga is another exercise that can help improve the symptoms of ED by improving circulation and blood flow to the groin area.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
This season, Alexander missed Weeks 4-5 due to quadricep and groin injuries, and now the knee injury has ended his year.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The 33-year-old was nursing a complicated groin injury that affected both legs and kept him out for a game earlier this season.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Groin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groin. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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groin
1 of 2 noun1
: the junction of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh or the part of the body around this junction
2
: the curved line or rib on a ceiling along which two vaults meet
groin
2 of 2 verb
: to build or equip with groins
Medical Definition
groin
noun
: the fold or depression marking the juncture of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh
also
: the region of this line
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