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

Recently, Neuralink introduced a specialized surgical robot designed to automate the implantation of its brain-computer interfaces. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026

Now, researchers are working on creating embryos for potential implantation in surrogate antelopes. —Mike Snider, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026

New words like Nordify were invented to denote implantation of Nazi racial doctrine. —Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026

The treatment, called Otarmeni, is administered using a surgical procedure similar to cochlear implantation, Regeneron said. —Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 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