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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The implantation of the early embryo in the uterus countable, uncountable
2. 2
   (embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals wordnet

Synonyms

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implantation

Etymology

From Latin nīdus (“nest”).