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Definition of Inguinal canal
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Inguinal canal: A passage in the lower anterior abdominal wall that in the male allows passage of the spermatic cord and in the female contains the round ligament. Because of the weakness the inguinal canal creates in the abdominal wall, it is the most frequent site for a hernia.