Involution
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Involution occurs when something turns in upon itself. It may refer to:
In mathematics:
- Involution (mathematics), a function that is its own inverse.
- Involute, a construction in the differential geometry of curves.
In medicine:
- Involution (medicine), the shrinking of an organ.
In biology:
- Involution (biology), the process by which the uterus is transformed from pregnant to non-pregnant state.
In philosophy:
- Involution (philosophy), a "turning in" on one's self.
Other
- Involution (esoterism), several notions of a counterpart to evolution.
- Involution (Meher Baba), the inner path of the human soul to the Self.