implantation

/ˌɪmplænˈteɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of placing something into the body by surgery.
    • The implantation of the artificial hip took about two hours.
    • Doctors carefully plan the implantation to avoid damaging nearby nerves.
    • After implantation, the patient needs several weeks to recover.
  2. The attachment of a fertilized egg to the lining of the uterus.
    • Some women experience light bleeding during implantation.
    • Implantation usually occurs about six to ten days after ovulation.
    • The success of pregnancy depends on proper implantation of the embryo.
  3. The establishment or introduction of an idea, system, or practice.
    • The company's implantation of remote work policies was well received.
    • Education plays a key role in the implantation of democratic values.
    • The implantation of new safety rules reduced accidents in the factory.
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