/ Dictionary / Index I inguinal hernia: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: in'guinal her'nia Pronunciation: [key] — Pathol. Pathol. a common type of hernia in which a loop of the intestine protrudes directly through a weak area of the abdominal wall in the groin region. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. inguinal ingulf Related Content Daily Word Quiz: acquiesce Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language