invaginate meaning: definition, etymology

invaginate

adj

Etymology From Medieval Latin invāgīnātus, past participle of Medieval Latin invāgīnāre, from in- + vāgīna (“sheath”).

Biology, Natural sciences sheathed

Biology, Natural sciences Having one portion of a hollow organ drawn back within another portion.

verb

Etymology From Medieval Latin invāgīnātus, past participle of Medieval Latin invāgīnāre, from in- + vāgīna (“sheath”).

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

Medicine, Sciences To turn or fold inwardly.

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