Definition of Implantation

Implantation:The act of settinginfirmly.

In embryology,implantationrefers specifically to the attachment of the fertilizedto theuterine lining, which occurs approximately 6 or 7 days afterconception(fertilization).

Many medical devices or materials may be implanted (embedded). There are breast implants,cochlearimplants, defibrillator implants, pacemaker implants, etc.

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