implantation

• Nom désignant le processus d'insertion ou d'installation de quelque chose dans un substrat biologique ou physique, par exemple la fixation de l'œuf fécondé à la muqueuse utérine, l'action de planter en terre, ou une procédure chirurgicale consistant à placer un objet à l'intérieur du corps.

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.

   Implantation embryonnaire

   • 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.

   Synonymesnidation

2. Planting or settingB2formal

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

   implantation (action de planter)

   • 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.

   Synonymesembeddinginsertionplacementplantingsetting

3. Surgical placementB2formalmedical

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

   Implantation chirurgicale

   • 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.

   Synonymesgraftinginsertionplacementtransplantation

   Antonymesexcisionextractionremovalretrieval