implantation

noun

im·​plan·​ta·​tion ˌim-ˌplan-ˈtā-shən 

1

a

: the act or process of implanting something

b

: the state resulting from being implanted

2

in placental mammals : the process of attachment of the early embryo to the maternal uterine wall

Examples of implantation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The first implantation of the metal heart took place at the Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Texas Medical Center last July. —Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025

Fertility is another major concern, as endometriosis can distort reproductive anatomy, impact egg quality, and reduce implantation potential. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025

The label adds that the medication may also affect implantation. —Pam Belluck, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025

According to the American Pregnancy Association, roughly one-third of pregnant people will experience implantation bleeding.1 What Does Implantation Bleeding Look Like? Implantation bleeding will appear pinkish, brown, or dark brown and spotty. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for implantation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

implantation

noun

im·​plan·​ta·​tion ˌim-ˌplan-ˈtā-shən 

1

: the act of implanting something

2

: the process of becoming implanted or the resulting state

Medical Definition

implantation

noun

im·​plan·​ta·​tion ˌim-ˌplan-ˈtā-shən 

: the act or process of implanting or the state of being implanted: as

a

: the placement of a natural or artificial tooth in an artificially prepared socket in the jawbone

b

in placental mammals : the process of attachment of the embryo to the maternal uterine wall

called also nidation

c

: medical treatment by the insertion of an implant