invaginate

• Verb, das den Vorgang des Einstülpens oder Einziehens nach innen beschreibt, oft im biologischen oder anatomischen Kontext, etwa bei der Bildung einer sackartigen Struktur.

A verb used to describe the process of folding inward or forming a pouch-like structure, often in biological or anatomical contexts.

1. SheatheC2formalmedical

   To enclose or encase something, as if in a sheath.

   Einscheiden

   • The surgeon invaginated the tissue to protect the organ.
   • The membrane invaginates around the foreign particle.
   • During development, the cell layer invaginates to form a tube.

   Synonymecoverencaseencloseenvelopsheathe

2. Fold inwardsC2formalmedical

   To fold or turn inward, often referring to a biological structure.

   Einstülpung

   • The cell wall begins to invaginate during the process of endocytosis.
   • The embryo's neural plate invaginates to form the neural tube.
   • The stomach lining can invaginate under certain conditions.

   Synonymeintrovertintussuscept

   Antonymeevertextrudeprojectprotrude