implantation (redirected from implantations)

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.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	implantation - (embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals nidation 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"