v. /in vaj"euh nayt'/ ; adj. /in vaj"euh nit, -nayt'/ , v. , invaginated, invaginating , adj.
v.t.
1. to insert or receive, as into a sheath; sheathe.
2. to fold or draw (a tubular organ) back within itself; intussuscept.
v.i.
3. to become invaginated; undergo invagination.
4. to form a pocket by turning in.
adj.
5. folded or turned back upon itself.
6. sheathed.
[ 1650-60; invaginatus, ptp. of invaginare to sheathe. See IN- 2 , VAGINATE ]