Implantation Meaning and Definition

Pronunciation

/ɪmˌplæntˈeɪʃən/

Noun

The process by which a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus and begins to receive its necessary nutrients and oxygen.

The word “implantation” comes from the Latin words “implantare,” meaning “to plant,” and “atio,” indicating a process or state.

Implantation is often used in medical and scientific contexts to describe the process of a fertilized egg implanting itself in the uterus.

Implantation has been featured in popular culture, such as in the TV show “The Handmaid’s Tale,” where it is a crucial aspect of the storyline.

There are no common idiomatic expressions or phrases that include the word “implantation.”

Implantation is a relatively rare word in everyday conversation, but it is commonly used in medical and scientific contexts.