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Definition of Canalis inguinalis
1. Noun. Oblique passage through the lower abdominal wall; in males it is the passage through which the testes descend into the scrotum and it contains the spermatic cord; in females it transmits the round ligament of the uterus.
Medical Definition of Canalis inguinalis
1. A passage in the lower anterior abdominal wall which in the male allows passage of the spermatic cord and in the female contains the round ligament. Because of the weakness it creates in the abdominal wall, it is the most frequent site for a hernia. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Canalis Inguinalis
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