nidation

Meanings

Plural: nidations

Noun

(embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals
The implantation of the early embryo in the uterus

Origin / Etymology

From Latin nīdus (“nest”).

Synonyms

implantation

Scrabble Score: 9

nidation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
nidation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nidation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

nidation is a valid Words With Friends word