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im·plant  (m-plnt)

v. im·plant·ed, im·plant·ing, im·plants

v.tr.

1. To set in firmly, as into the ground: implant fence posts.

2. To establish securely, as in the mind or consciousness; instill: habits that had been implanted early in childhood.

3. Medicine

a. To insert or embed (an object or a device) surgically: implant a drug capsule; implant a pacemaker.

b. To graft or insert (a tissue) within the body.

v.intr. Embryology

To become attached to and embedded in the uterine lining. Used of a fertilized egg.

n. (mplnt)

Something implanted, especially a surgically implanted tissue or device: a dental implant; a subcutaneous implant.

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[Middle English implanten, from Medieval Latin implantre : Latin in-, in; see in-² + Latin plantre, to plant (from planta, a shoot; see plant).]

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im·planta·ble adj.

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implant

Verb

1. to fix firmly in the mind: to implant sound moral principles

2. to plant or embed

3. Surgery to graft or insert (a tissue or hormone) into the body

Noun

anything implanted in the body, such as a tissue graft

implantation n

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implant

Noun

(mplnt) Something that is placed, usually surgically, within a living body, as grafted tissue or a medical device, such as a pacemaker.

Verb

1. (m-plnt)

2. To become attached to and embedded in the maternal uterine lining. Used of a fertilized egg.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	implant - a prosthesis placed permanently in tissue artificial heart - a pump that replaces the natural heart artificial joint - a metal or plastic part that is surgically implanted to replace a natural joint (possibly elbow or wrist but usually hip or knee) breast implant - an implant for cosmetic purposes to replace a breast that has been surgically removed dental implant - an implant that replaces a natural tooth heart valve - an implant that replaces a natural cardiac valve interocular lens implant, IOL, lens implant - a clear plastic lens that is implanted in the eye; usually done when the natural lens has been removed in a cataract operation penile implant - an implant that creates an artificial erection prosthesis, prosthetic device - corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body shunt - implant consisting of a tube made of plastic or rubber; for draining fluids within the body
Verb	1.	implant - fix or set securely or deeply; "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent"; "The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum" embed, imbed, plant, engraft infix, insert, introduce, enter - put or introduce into something; "insert a picture into the text" pot - plant in a pot; "He potted the palm" nest - fit together or fit inside; "nested bowls" bury, sink - embed deeply; "She sank her fingers into the soft sand"; "He buried his head in her lap"
	2.	implant - become attached to and embedded in the uterus; "The egg fertilized in vitro implanted in the uterus of the birth mother with no further complications" attach - become attached; "The spider's thread attached to the window sill"
	3.	implant - put firmly in the mind; "Plant a thought in the students' minds" plant communicate, pass along, put across, pass on, pass - transmit information ; "Please communicate this message to all employees"; "pass along the good news"

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implant

verb 1. insert, place, plant, fix, root, sow, graft, embed, ingraft

verb 2. instil, sow, infuse, inculcate, infix

Translations

implant [ɪmˈplɑːnt] vt (MED) → injertar, implantar;

(fig) [+ idea, principle]; inculcar

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implant [ɪmˈplɑːnt] vt (Med) → implanter (fig) [+ idea, principle]; inculquer

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implant [ɪmˈplɑːnt] vt (Med) → einpflanzen (fig) (idea, principle) → einimpfen

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implant [ɪmˈplɑːnt] vt (MED) → innestare;

(fig) [+ idea, principle]; inculcare