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

But iris implantation routinely causes chronic inflammation, glaucoma, cataracts and vision loss. —Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025

Six of the seven are participating in the PRIME study, conducted by Barrow, which handles the implantations from its Phoenix, Arizona, office. —Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 27 June 2025

The clinic also provides the DHI procedure, which enables direct implantation of hair follicles without needing previous incisions, which appeals to patients who want even more precision. —Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024

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

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