implantation

noun

im·​plan·​ta·​tion ˌim-ˌplan-ˈtā-shən 

1

a

: the act or process of implanting something

b

: the state resulting from being implanted

2

in placental mammals : the process of attachment of the early embryo to the maternal uterine wall

Examples of implantation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chinese manufacturers have expanded from areas including etching and deposition into ion implantation, inspection and metrology, according to Goldman. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

However, for people looking to prevent and treat hair loss, there are many remedies on the market, ranging from noninvasive approaches like topicals and oral medications, to invasive surgical implantation or laser treatments. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Kopel says the company will first evaluate the implantation procedure and the device’s safety and performance. — Shannon Cuthrell, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026

The total tab can be much higher if multiple cycles are needed, and after factoring in additional costs such as storage and implantation. — Annie Nova, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for implantation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

implantation

noun

im·​plan·​ta·​tion ˌim-ˌplan-ˈtā-shən 

1

: the act of implanting something

2

: the process of becoming implanted or the resulting state

Medical Definition

implantation

noun

im·​plan·​ta·​tion ˌim-ˌplan-ˈtā-shən 

: the act or process of implanting or the state of being implanted: as

a

: the placement of a natural or artificial tooth in an artificially prepared socket in the jawbone

b

in placental mammals : the process of attachment of the embryo to the maternal uterine wall

called also nidation

c

: medical treatment by the insertion of an implant