Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Implantation has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
(embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals
"During early pregnancy, doctors monitor the successful implantation to ensure the embryo has securely attached itself to the uterine wall."
the act of planting or setting in the ground
"The farmer began the difficult task of implantation, carefully placing each seedling into the prepared soil rows."
a surgical procedure that places something in the human body
"the implantation of radioactive pellets in the prostate gland"
The way in which an organ, bone, muscle etc. becomes inserted into its set place.
"After years of recovery from her injury, the surgeon finally confirmed that the new ligament had achieved successful implantation within her knee joint."