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implantation
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im·plan·ta·tion  (mpln-tshn)
n.
1.
a. The act or an instance of implanting.
b. The condition of being implanted.
2. Embryology The process by which a fertilized egg implants in the uterine lining.

implantation [ˌɪmplɑːnˈteɪʃən]
n
1. the act of implanting or the state of being implanted
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Also called nidation the attachment of the blastocyst of a mammalian embryo to the wall of the uterus of the mother
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.implantation - (embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammalsimplantation - (embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals
embryology - the branch of biology that studies the formation and early development of living organisms
biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms
2.implantation - the act of planting or setting in the ground
locating, positioning, emplacement, location, placement, position - the act of putting something in a certain place
3.implantation - a surgical procedure that places something in the human body; "the implantation of radioactive pellets in the prostate gland"
surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process, surgery, operation - a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body; "they will schedule the operation as soon as an operating room is available"; "he died while undergoing surgery"
Translations
implantation [ˌɪmplɑːnˈteɪʃən] n [embryo, egg] → implantation f
implantation
n
(fig)Einimpfung f(in sb jdm)
(Med) → Implantation f, → Einpflanzung f; (in womb) → Einnisten nt
implantation [ˌɪmplɑːnˈteɪʃn] n (Med) → innesto


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