nidation
|ni-da-tion|
C1
/naɪˈdeɪʃən/
implantation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nidation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'nidatio,' where 'nidus' meant 'nest.'
Historical Evolution
'nidatio' transformed into the French word 'nidation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'nidation.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'nesting,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'implantation of a fertilized egg.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of implantation of a fertilized egg in the lining of the uterus.
Nidation is a crucial step in the early stages of pregnancy.
Synonyms
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