noun ·4 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The way in which an organ, bone, muscle etc. becomes inserted into its set place. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a surgical procedure that places something in the human body wordnet
3. 3
   Planting; securing a plant etc. into the ground. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   the act of planting or setting in the ground wordnet
5. 5
   The introduction of a notion, idea or thought into someone's mind. countable, uncountable

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6. 6
   (embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals wordnet
7. 7
   The act of inserting a medical implant. countable, uncountable
8. 8
   The attachment of the fertilized ovum to the uterus wall. countable, uncountable
9. 9
   The insertion of ions into the crystal structure of another material through ion bombardment. countable, uncountable

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absorption and regurgitationattachmentbrainwashingcatechizationconditioningconfirmation

Antonyms

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detachmentextractiongene removalremoval

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French implantation.