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

In my case, treatment looks like temporarily suppressing the adenomyosis with Lupron injections before attempting another embryo transfer to create the best possible environment for implantation. —L'oreal Thompson Payton, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026

Not every embryo implantation results in a successful pregnancy, which is one reason the process can take considerable time. —Ryan Brennan march 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026

The Shanghai startup is making progress on its human trials, noting that a paralyzed patient could control a computer cursor less than a week after implantation. —Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026

Since the follicles curve under the skin, extraction and implantation must be done carefully to avoid damage. —Lyssanoel Frater, Freep.com, 20 Feb. 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