Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
invagination
Noun
/ˌɪn.vəˈdʒeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The process by which a part of a structure pushes inward to create a pocket or hollow space.
Examples
- During the embryonic development, invagination helps to form various organs.
- The invagination of the cell membrane is crucial for endocytosis.
Meaning
Invagination refers to the folding in of a tissue or structure in biological contexts, often seen in developmental processes.
Synonyms
- Folding
- Inward bending
- Pocketing
