APA Dictionary of Psychology
implantation
- n.
- the attachment of a fertilized ovum to the uterine wall at the blastocyst stage of development, 6 to 8 days after ovulation.
- the placing of a drug (e.g., a subcutaneous implant) or an object (e.g., an artificial pacemaker) within the tissues of the body.
Updated on 04/19/2018
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