invaginate

Meanings

Verb

sheathe
- "The chrysalis is invaginated"
fold inwards
- "some organs can invaginate"
To fold up or enclose into a sheath-like or pouch-like structure, either naturally or as part of a surgical procedure.
To turn or fold inwardly.
To fold inward to create a hollow space where none had existed, as with a gastrula forming from a blastula.

Adj

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

Origin / Etymology

From Medieval Latin invāgīnātus, past participle of Medieval Latin invāgīnāre, from in- + vāgīna (“sheath”).

Synonyms

introvert

Scrabble Score: 14

invaginate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
invaginate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
invaginate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

invaginate is a valid Words With Friends word