invaginate

verb 3adj 2

Definitions

adj

1

sheathed

2

Having one portion of a hollow organ drawn back within another portion.

verb

1

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

2

To turn or fold inwardly.

3

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

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