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implant

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɪmplænt/ · UK /ˈɪmplɑːnt/

Forms: implants, implanted

implant means: An object or piece of tissue put inside the body through an operation.

noun

BODY DEVICEB2

An object or piece of tissue put inside the body through an operation.

  • She needs a dental implant.
  • The surgeon checked both breast implants.
  • How long will this implant last?

Common phrases: breast implant, dental implant, silicone implant

verb

PUT IN BODYC1

To put something inside someone’s body through an operation.

  • Doctors will implant a new tooth.
  • The surgeon implanted a device to control his heartbeat.
  • Can they implant the chip under the skin?

How to use it: implant something in/into someone/something (The surgeon implanted a tiny device in her ear.)

Similar words: insert

Opposites: remove

Common phrases: implant a device, implant a chip, implant something in

Questions about implant

What does implant mean?

An object or piece of tissue put inside the body through an operation.

What is implant in other languages?

Türkçe: implant · Español: implante · Français: implant · Deutsch: Implantat · Italiano: impianto · 日本語: インプラント

How do you pronounce implant?

In American English /ˈɪmplænt/; in British English /ˈɪmplɑːnt/.

How do you use implant in a sentence?

She needs a dental implant. The surgeon checked both breast implants.

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