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invaginate

Syllabification: (in·vag·i·nate)
Pronunciation: /inˈvajəˌnāt/
Definition of invaginate

verb

(be invaginated) chiefly Anatomy & Biology
  • be turned inside out or folded back on itself to form a cavity or pouch.

Origin:

mid 17th century: back-formation from invagination

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