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preimplantation

adjective pre·im·plan·ta·tion \ ˌprē-ˌim-ˌplan-ˈtā-shən \

Definition of preimplantation

: of, involving, or being an embryo before uterine implantation

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1945

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preimplantation

adjective pre·im·plan·ta·tion \ -ˌim-ˌplan-ˈtā-shən \

medical Definition of preimplantation

: of, involving, or being an embryo before uterine implantation

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