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Synonyms & Similar Words
embedding
insertion
planting
placement
positioning
setting
locating
situating
transplanting
grafting
embedding
implanting
engrafting
affixing
fixing
settling
establishment
founding
initiation
introduction
inception
seeding
sowing
planting
cultivation
development
growth
fertilization
conception
gestation
pregnancy
embryogenesis
fetal development
Meaning of Implantation
The primary meaning of "Implantation" according to Oxford Languages is the process of inserting or fixing something, especially a living tissue or organ, into the body.
Definitions
- The act of implanting, especially the insertion of a tissue or organ into the body
- * The process by which a fertilized egg cell or embryo becomes attached to the lining of the uterus
- * The insertion of a device, such as a microchip or a pacemaker, into the body
Etymology of Implantation
The word "Implantation" comes from the Latin words "in" meaning "into" and "plantare" meaning "to plant"
Historically, the term has been used in various fields, including medicine, biology, and technology, to describe the process of inserting or fixing something into a living organism or a device
Example Uses
- The implantation of the embryo into the uterus is a crucial step in the development of a fetus
- * The doctor performed an implantation procedure to insert a pacemaker into the patient's chest
- * The company specializes in the implantation of microchips into electronic devices
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
removal
extraction
elimination
eradication
excision
deletion
expulsion
ejection
rejection
exclusion
omission
abandonment
cessation
termination
withdrawal
retracting
detaching
disconnecting
separating
severing
dismantling
demolition
destruction