involution
[ in-vuh-loo-shuh n ]
/ ˌɪn vəˈlu ʃən /
noun
Origin of involution
OTHER WORDS FROM involution
su·per·in·vo·lu·tion, nounWords nearby involution
British Dictionary definitions for superinvolution
involution
/ (ˌɪnvəˈluːʃən) /
noun
Derived forms of involution
involutional, adjectiveMedical definitions for superinvolution (1 of 2)
superinvolution
[ sōō′pər-ĭn′və-lōō′shən ]
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-lōō′shən ]
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•lu′tion•al adj.Scientific definitions for superinvolution
involution
[ ĭn′və-lōō′shən ]
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.