implant
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.
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.
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.
Origin of implant
1Other words from implant
- im·plant·er, noun
- un·im·plant·ed, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for implant
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
anything implanted, esp surgically, such as a tissue graft or hormone
Derived forms of implant
- implanter, noun
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Scientific definitions for implant
(ĭm′plănt′) Something that is placed, usually surgically, within a living body, as grafted tissue or a medical device, such as a pacemaker.
To become attached to and embedded in the maternal uterine lining. Used of a fertilized egg.
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