implantable
Americanadjective
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capable of being implanted.
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pertaining to a device, as a micropump or porous polymer membrane, for surgical insertion under the skin for the controlled release of a drug.
noun
Etymology
Origin of implantable
Example Sentences
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Eleven U.S. innovations, such as cornflakes, the implantable pacemaker and the microwave, were born from accidental discoveries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026
Axonics makes an implantable device that treats bowel and bladder conditions, such as overactive bladder.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2025
Because of his heart condition, Black had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in his chest.
From Slate ● Aug. 8, 2025
It's a computer-generated heart, or digital twin, used to test implantable cardiovascular devices, like stents, and prosthetic valves that, once confirmed they are safe, will eventually be used on real people.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2024
Northwestern University scientists have designed a new implantable device that can monitor fluctuating levels of proteins within the body in real time.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2024
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