Noun: implantation ,im,plan'tey-shun
- A surgical procedure that places something in the human body
"the implantation of radioactive pellets in the prostate gland"
- (embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals
"Successful implantation is crucial for pregnancy to progress";
- nidation
- The act of planting or setting in the ground
"The implantation of the saplings was carefully done to ensure their survival"
Derived forms: implantations
Type of: biological process, emplacement, location, op [informal], operation, organic process, placement, position, positioning, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process
Encyclopedia: Implantation