Definitions for: Invaginate


[v] fold inwards, of certain organs
[v] sheathe, as in botany; "The chrysalis is invaginated"



Webster (1913) Definition: In*vag"i*nate, v. t.
To insert as in a sheath; to produce intussusception in.


In*vag"i*nate, Invaginated In*vag"i*na`ted, a.
(Biol.)
(a) Sheathed.
(b) Having one portion of a hollow organ drawn back within
another portion.

Synonyms: introvert

See Also: draw in, intussuscept, retract, sheathe

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