implantation

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso de insertar o incrustar algo en un sustrato biológico o físico, como la fijación del óvulo fecundado a la mucosa uterina, la acción de plantar en la tierra o el procedimiento quirúrgico de colocar un objeto dentro del cuerpo.

A noun referring to the process of inserting or embedding something into a biological or physical substrate, such as the attachment of a fertilized egg to the uterine lining, the act of planting in the ground, or a surgical procedure to place an object inside the body.

1. Embryonic implantationC1formalmedical

   The biological process by which a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus in mammals.

   Implantación embrionaria

   • Implantation typically occurs about six to ten days after ovulation.
   • Successful implantation is crucial for a pregnancy to continue.
   • The embryo's implantation into the uterine wall marks the beginning of gestation.

   Sinónimosnidation

2. Planting or settingB2formal

   The act of placing something firmly into a surface or ground.

   Plantación o colocación

   • The implantation of the flagpole required digging a deep hole.
   • Careful implantation of the seeds ensures better growth.
   • The implantation of the foundation was completed by the construction crew.

   Sinónimosembeddinginsertionplacementplantingsetting

3. Surgical placementB2formalmedical

   A medical procedure where an object or device is inserted into the body.

   Implantación quirúrgica

   • The patient underwent cochlear implantation to restore hearing.
   • Dental implantation is a common procedure for replacing missing teeth.
   • The surgeon performed the implantation of a pacemaker successfully.

   Sinónimosgraftinginsertionplacementtransplantation

   Antónimosexcisionextractionremovalretrieval