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Meaning of invaginate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

invaginate

verb

Definitions

  1. To fold up or enclose into a sheath-like or pouch-like structure, either naturally or as part of a surgical procedure.

  2. To turn or fold inwardly.

  3. To fold inward to create a hollow space where none had existed, as with a gastrula forming from a blastula.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Sheathed

  2. Having one portion of a hollow organ drawn back within another portion.