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Definition of implantation

implantation

/ˌɪm.plænˈteɪ.ʃən/
im · plan · ta · tion
Plural:implantations
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Adjective:implantable
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1

The surgical or medical insertion of an artificial device, prosthetic, or living tissue into the body.

Example

"The patient recovered quickly following the surgical implantation of a cardiac pacemaker."

2

In embryology, the attachment of a fertilized egg (blastocyst) to the lining of the uterus at the start of pregnancy.

Example

"Successful implantation of the embryo in the uterine wall typically occurs about a week after fertilization."

3

The act of firmly establishing or instilling an idea, belief, or principle in a person's mind.

Example

"Early education plays a vital role in the implantation of strong ethical values."

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implacably
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implanter
implausibility
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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, derived from Late Latin implantatio or formed directly in English from the verb implant (from Latin in- 'into' + plantare 'to plant') and the suffix -ation.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Implantation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/implantation
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