implant


Definition: Meaning of, implant in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪmˈplɑːnt /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
implant implanted implanted
Present Participle Third Person Singular
implanting implants
  1. [transitive] to strongly fix an idea, feeling, attitude etc in someone's mind or character
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  2. [transitive] to put something into someone's body by performing a medical operation
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  3. [intransitive] medical if an egg or EMBRYO implants, it begins to develop normally
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implant implants
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  1. something artificial that is put into someone's body in a medical operation [↪  transplant]
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implant used in phrases

  • accommodating lens implant (noun)
    1. thus mimicking the natural lens of a young person a lens implant containing a hinge that allows for both near and far vision
  • breast implant (noun)
    1. an implant for cosmetic purposes to replace a breast that has been surgically removed
  • dental implant (noun)
    1. an implant that replaces a natural tooth
  • interocular lens implant (noun)
    1. a clear plastic lens that is implanted in the eye; usually done when the natural lens has been removed in a cataract operation
  • lens implant (noun)
    1. a clear plastic lens that is implanted in the eye; usually done when the natural lens has been removed in a cataract operation
  • monofocal lens implant (noun)
    1. a lens with a single focus that is used after cataract surgery to provide clear distance vision
  • multifocal lens implant (noun)
    1. a type of lens implant that contains several rings with a common centre and adjusts for near or far vision; the eye is in focus for near and far vision simultaneously
  • penile implant (noun)
    1. an implant that creates an artificial erection
  • silicone implant (noun)
    1. a piece of silicone that is put into the body, especially into a woman's breasts to make them larger
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