implant
[ verb im-plant, -plahnt; noun im-plant, -plahnt ]
/ verb ɪmˈplænt, -ˈplɑnt; noun ˈɪmˌplænt, -ˌplɑnt /
verb (used with object)
to put or fix firmly: to implant sound principles in a child's mind.
to plant securely.
Medicine/Medical.
to insert or graft (a tissue, organ, or inert substance) into the body.
noun
Medicine/Medical.
- any device or material, especially of an inert substance, used for repairing or replacing part of the body.
- medication or radioactive material inserted into tissue for sustained therapy.
- implantation(def 1).
Dentistry.
- an artificial tooth that has been inserted permanently into the jaw.
- a metal framework attached to the bones of the jaw for supporting artificial teeth.
OTHER WORDS FROM implant
im·plant·er, noun un·im·plant·ed, adjectiveWords nearby implant
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British Dictionary definitions for implant
implant
verb (ɪmˈplɑːnt) (tr)
to establish firmly; inculcate; instil
to implant sound moral principles
to plant or embed; infix; entrench
surgery
- to graft (a tissue) into the body
- to insert (a radioactive substance, hormone, etc) into the tissues
noun (ˈɪmˌplɑːnt)
anything implanted, esp surgically, such as a tissue graft or hormone
Derived forms of implant
implanter, nounMedical definitions for implant
implant
[ ĭm-plănt′ ]
v.
To insert or embed an object or a device surgically.
To graft or insert a tissue within the body.
To become attached to and embedded in the uterine lining. Used of a fertilized egg.
n.
Something implanted, especially a surgically implanted tissue or device.
Scientific definitions for implant
implant
Noun
(ĭm′plănt′)
Something that is placed, usually surgically, within a living body, as grafted tissue or a medical device, such as a pacemaker.
Verb
(ĭm-plănt′)
To become attached to and embedded in the maternal uterine lining. Used of a fertilized egg.