noun
- plural of nidation; the process of a fertilized egg embedding itself in the uterine wall during early pregnancy; implantation.
Usage: medical/biological term; formal
Examples
- The nidations of multiple embryos can result in a multiple pregnancy.
- Successful nidations depend on proper hormonal conditions in the uterus.
- Doctors monitor nidations during early pregnancy to ensure healthy development.
- Abnormal nidations may lead to complications such as ectopic pregnancy.
- The timing of nidations is critical for establishing a viable pregnancy.