invaginatedadj.
/ɪnˈvadʒɪneɪtɛd/ (a) Inserted or received into a sheath; sheathed. (b) Turned into a sheath. (c) Introverted.
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the world > life > biology > physical aspects or shapes > physical arrangement or condition > [adjective] > turned inwards, upwards, backwards, etc.
reflexeda1500
resupinated1661
nutant1751
nodding1776
resupinate1776
reversed1777
deflex1791
retrorse1818
deflexed1826
deflected1828
fornicate1828
invaginated1835
antrorse1838
invertile1853
posterial1866
retrorsal1870
invaginate1887
invaginable1888
the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > covering > wrapping > [adjective] > encasing or sheathing > turned into a sheath
invaginated1835
1835–6 Todd's Cycl. Anat. & Physiol. I. 184/2 A portion of the large intestine..must have become invaginated.
1853 R. Dunglison Med. Lexicon (ed. 9) (at cited word) The invaginated or slit and tail bandage is one in which strips or tails pass through appropriate slits or button-holes.
1879 T. Bryant Man. Pract. Surg. (ed. 3) I. xiv. 627 When the invaginated portion of intestine becomes strangulated, the symptoms are acute.
1897 T. C. Allbutt et al. Syst. Med. II. 1013 This cyst contains the spirally rolled and much-wrinkled invaginated cestrode head.
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