reimplant

American

[ree-im-plant, -plahnt] / ˌri ɪmˈplænt, -ˈplɑnt /

verb (used with object)

Surgery. to restore (a tooth, organ, limb, or other structure) to its original site.

Etymology

Origin of reimplant

First recorded in 1915–20; re- + implant

Example Sentences

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The goal is to remove the egg-bearing organs from people before they undergo ovary-damaging medical treatment such as chemotherapy, then reimplant them after the treatment is over.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 21, 2023

Ganpat went to see a doctor there who agreed to reimplant a donated pacemaker from the US.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2013

Doctors will literally reprocess them themselves and then take them in a suitcase and go on medical missions for a week or two to reimplant devices.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2013

“But the left lateral is chipped. A piece of the tooth is still there. So that one you’ll definitely have to take up with a dentist, but I’m gonna go ahead and reimplant the others.”

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds

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