invagination
invagination · invaginations
The process where an anatomical part invaginates upon itself or into another structureThe process where an anatomical part invaginates upon itself or into another structure.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The process where an anatomical part invaginates upon itself or into another structure.
(countable, uncountable)One of the methods by which the various germ layers of the ovum are differentiated.
More definitions
- the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
- the condition of being folded inward or sheathed
Translations
2 languagesForms
plural: invaginations| Singular | invagination |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface:introversionintussusceptioninfolding
- the condition of being folded inward or sheathed:introversion
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedinvaginate
Deriveddisinvagination
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable