Implantation
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɪmplɑːnˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Implantation is a noun meaning (anatomy) The way in which an organ, bone, muscle etc. becomes inserted into its set place.
Meaning
(anatomy) The way in which an organ, bone, muscle etc. becomes inserted into its set place.
More Meanings
- Planting; securing a plant etc. into the ground.
- The introduction of a notion, idea or thought into someone's mind.
- (surgery) The act of inserting a medical implant.
- (embryology) The attachment of the fertilized ovum to the uterus wall.
- (physics) The insertion of ions into the crystal structure of another material through ion bombardment.
Word Forms
- implantations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include plant, transplant, planting, nest, penetration, siting.
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