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noun
The process where an anatomical part invaginates upon itself or into another structure.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: medicine, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
One of the methods by which the various germ layers of the ovum are differentiated.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: introversion, intussusception, infolding
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: organic process, biological process
noun
the condition of being folded inward or sheathed
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: introversion
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: condition
History
Etymology tree English invaginate Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English -ion English invagination From invaginate + -ion.
Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
