Definition of implantation Implantation

/ɪmplæntejˈʃʌn/ - [implanteyshun] - im•plan•ta•tion

We found 11 definitions of implantation from 4 different sources.

What does implantation mean?

Noun Plural: implantations
implantation - (embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals
		nidation
		biological process, organic process a process occurring in living organisms
		embryology the branch of biology that studies the formation and early development of living organisms
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 room where a doctor or dentist can be consulted; "he read the warning in the doctor's surgery"
implantation - the act of planting or setting in the ground
		positioning, emplacement, locating, placement, location, position military installation consisting of a prepared position for siting a weapon

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implantation (Noun)
The way in which an organ, bone, muscle etc. becomes inserted into its set place.
implantation (Noun)
Planting; securing a plant etc. into the ground.
implantation (Noun)
The introduction of a notion, idea or thought into someone's mind.
implantation (Noun)
The act of inserting a medical implant.
implantation (Noun)
The attachment of the fertilized ovum to the uterus wall.
implantation (Noun)
The insertion of ions into the crystal structure of another material through ion bombardment.