Invaginate
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Invaginate is an adjective meaning (biology) sheathed.
Meaning
(biology) sheathed.
More Meanings
- (biology) Having one portion of a hollow organ drawn back within another portion.
- (medicine, surgery) To fold up or enclose into a sheath-like or pouch-like structure, either naturally or as part of a surgical procedure.
- (medicine) To turn or fold inwardly.
- (medicine) To fold inward to create a hollow space where none had existed, as with a gastrula forming from a blastula.
Word Forms
- invaginates
- invaginating
- invaginated
Synonyms for invaginate
Depending on context, synonyms include introvert.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include introvert, vaginated, vaginant, vaginiferous, intravaginal, ensheathed.
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