What does "ingrown" mean?

That has grown inwards or abnormally towards (a part of the body)

What is a synonym for "ingrown"?

Common synonyms include: confirmed, deep dyed, deep rooted, deep seated, deep-dyed, deep-engraven.

/ɪnˈɡɹoʊn/ adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Adjective

1
That has grown inwards or abnormally towards (a part of the body)
"an ingrown toenail"

Adjective

"I have an ingrown toenail that's bugging the shit out of me."

From in- + grown.