involution

[ in-vuh-loo-shuh n ]
/ ˌɪn vəˈlu ʃən /

noun

Origin of involution

First recorded in 1605–15, involution is from the Medieval Latin word involūtiōn- (stem of involūtiō). See involute, -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM involution

su·per·in·vo·lu·tion, noun

British Dictionary definitions for superinvolution

involution
/ (ˌɪnvəˈluːʃən) /

noun

Derived forms of involution

involutional, adjective

Medical definitions for superinvolution (1 of 2)

superinvolution
[ sōō′pər-ĭn′və-lōōshən ]

n.

A reduction in the size of the uterus after childbirth to below its normal size. hyperinvolution

Medical definitions for superinvolution (2 of 2)

involution
[ ĭn′və-lōōshən ]

n.

A decrease in size of an organ, as of the uterus following childbirth.
The ingrowth and curling inward of a group of cells, as in the formation of a gastrula from a blastula.
A progressive decline or degeneration of normal physiological functioning occurring as a result of the aging process. catagenesis

Other words from involution

in′vo•lution•al adj.

Scientific definitions for superinvolution

involution
[ ĭn′və-lōōshən ]

A mathematical operation, such as negation, which, when applied to itself, returns the original number.
The ingrowth and curling inward of a group of cells, as in the formation of a gastrula from a blastula.
A decrease in size of an organ, as of the uterus following childbirth.