Nidation

noun

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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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implantationimplantation

Etymology

From Latin nīdus (“nest”).

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