Implantation Definition & Meaning

implantation
noun
  1. (embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals
  2. the act of planting or setting in the ground
  3. a surgical procedure that places something in the human body; "the implantation of radioactive pellets in the prostate gland"

"Implantation" in song lyrics

See how implantation is used in real songs:

  • "cost of selective sperm implantation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "fertility chart spotting implantation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "cramping at implantation"
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Usage tips for "implantation"

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