Meaning & Definition of word "Implant"

Implant

/ˈɪmplænt/

1. An object that is inserted into the body for therapeutic purposes.
- Example: He received a dental implant to replace the missing tooth.
2. A thing that is firmly fixed in something else.
- Example: The implant in her arm contained medication that was released over time.

1. To insert or fix an object or tissue into the body to replace or augment a biological function.
- Example: The surgeon decided to implant a pacemaker to help regulate her heartbeats.
2. To establish an idea or attitude in a person's mind.
- Example: The teacher aimed to implant a love of reading in her students from a young age.

From Latin 'implantare', meaning to plant in or upon

to implant an idea:

To instill or introduce a thought or concept in someone’s mind.

dental implant:

A surgical component that supports or replaces a missing tooth.

implant surgery:

A medical procedure involving the insertion of a device or tissue inside the body.

transplant:

To move something from one place and establish it in another.

graft:

A piece of living tissue that is transplanted surgically.

prosthesis:

An artificial device that replaces a missing body part.

Meaning: Fake or artificial enhancement.

Example Sentence: She got some implants to look more glamorous.

Meaning: To change something fundamentally, often in a way that is not obvious.

Example Sentence: The company implanted new policies that changed the whole culture.