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invagination

in·va·gi·nation

uncommon

noun

1.

the condition of being folded inward or sheathed

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2.

the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface

  • “the invagination of the blastula”
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Origin

From invaginate + -ion.

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