implant

verb/noun

Pronunciation: ɪmˈplænt

Definition

A medical device or tissue inserted into the body through surgery, or the act of inserting such an object.

Examples

• The patient required a cochlear implant to restore their sense of hearing.

• Doctors often implant a small chip under the skin of pets to help identify them if they get lost.

• The new breast implant was designed to be both durable and natural in appearance.

How to Use implant

implant in (prepositional phrase)

To place something inside a specific body part or location. — "The surgeon will implant the device in the patient's chest."

implant with (prepositional phrase)

To fill or equip something with an implant. — "The researchers decided to implant the mice with a monitoring sensor."

Synonyms of implant

Words with a similar meaning to implant:

• insert
• embed
• graft
• prosthesis

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