Groin

usgb/ɡrɔɪn/
noun

The area where your abdomen meets your upper leg.

He pulled his groin while playing soccer.
Visual representation of "groin" - The area where your abdomen meets your upper leg

Often appears as...

  • pull a groin
  • groin injury
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Sports Context

Commonly used in sports when discussing injuries around the upper thigh.

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The player is benched due to a groin pull from last week's game.
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Gender Neutral

The term 'groin' refers to the same body area for both males and females.

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Everyone is advised to stretch properly to avoid groin injuries.
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Sensitive Topic

Talking about the groin can be delicate; use the term professionally or medically.

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The physician examined the swelling in the patient's groin area.
Visual representation of the word "Groin"

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