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 test offers a comprehensive genetic profile, allowing prospective parents to compare multiple embryos on these different attributes before choosing one for implantation. —Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025

Prior to ovulation in the first half of the menstrual cycle, a person may experience discharge that is cloudy or white because of hormonal fluctuations, specifically the hormone progesterone, which regulates menstrual bleeding and/or prepares the uterus for implantation. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025

Beyond egg quality, the collective hit of fiber and healthy fats from the Med diet can also reduce inflammation, keeping your uterus in good shape for implantation. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Apr. 2025

We were impressed by this open approach to science, which is the only way to establish whether the claims made for memory implantation stand up to the scrutiny of independent researchers. —Bernice Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 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