Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
invaginate
verb
/ɪnˈvædʒ.ɪ.neɪt/
Definition
To fold inward or to create a pouch or pocket-like structure.
Examples
- The skin can invaginate during certain medical conditions, leading to complications.
- In some organisms, the embryo invaginates to form different layers of cells.
Meaning
In biology, it refers to a process where a structure, usually a tissue, folds into itself, forming a recess or cavity.
Synonyms
- Fold
- Pouch
- Ember
