Nidate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Nidate is a verb meaning (physiology, intransitive) To become implanted in, especially, a uterus.
Meaning
(physiology, intransitive) To become implanted in, especially, a uterus.
Example Sentences
At the same time the maternal protective systems help the conceptus to successfully implant and then nidate and grow.
The early embryo nidated into the endometrium (decidua) is a fluid-filled sphere which contains smaller fluid-containing sacs in addition to the embryonic disc.
They are essential for the integrity of the cell shape, and would theoretically be important for the ability of the cells to nidate in vessels and transgress capillary walls.
Word Forms
- nidates
- nidating
- nidated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include impregnate, nidificate, inseminate, implant, pregnate, nuptialize.
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