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invaginate

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in·vag·i·nate (n-vj-nt)
v.
To infold or become infolded so as to form a hollow space within a previously solid structure, as in the formation of a gastrula from a blastula.
invaginate [in-vaj´ĭ-nāt]
to infold one portion of a structure within another portion.
invaginate
to infold one portion of a structure within another portion.
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