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implantation

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ɪmˈplænteɪʃən/

KK: /ɪmˈplænteɪʃən/

noun
Definition

The process of placing something into a specific location, often used in medical or biological contexts, such as when a fertilized egg attaches to the uterus.


Example

The implantation of the embryo is a crucial step in the process of pregnancy.


Conversation
Sloth A
I was reading about the implantation process in biology class.
Sloth B
Oh really? That sounds interesting!
Sloth A
Yeah, it's fascinating how a fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining.
Sloth B
Definitely! It's amazing how life begins.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
insertion
embedding
establishment
Antonyms
removal
extraction
displacement
Root Explanation

Implantation → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "plantare" (meaning to plant). The word describes the act of planting something into a specific place, often used in medical contexts to refer to the insertion of tissue or devices into the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'planting' something 'into' a place — that's what implantation means.

Visually Confused Words
reimplantation
plantation
impanation
impastation
impartation
planation
replantation
placentation
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