1 a embodiment in (esp. human) flesh. b (the Incarnation) Theol. the embodiment of God the Son in human flesh as Jesus Christ.
2 (often foll. by of) a living type (of a quality etc.).
3 Med. the process of forming new flesh.
Etymology: ME f. OF f. eccl.L incarnatio -onis (as INCARNATE)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.