implant
/ɪmˈplænt/
noun
- A medical device or object placed inside the body through surgery to replace or support a body part.
- The dentist placed a dental implant to replace the missing tooth.
- She received a cochlear implant to help her hear better.
- The surgeon inserted a metal implant to stabilize the broken bone.
verb
- To place something (such as a medical device or tissue) into the body by surgery.
- The surgeon plans to implant an artificial knee joint next week.
- Doctors will implant a pacemaker to regulate his heartbeat.
- They implanted a small chip under the dog's skin for identification.
- To firmly establish an idea, belief, or habit in someone's mind.
- His parents implanted strong values of honesty and hard work from an early age.
- Advertising can implant the desire for certain products in our minds.
- The teacher tried to implant a love of reading in her students.