implant

Meanings

• noun

  A medical device or artificial object that is surgically placed in the body to support, replace, or enhance a missing or damaged body part.

  - "The patient received a hip implant after surgery."
  - "She needed a heart implant to survive."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪmˈplɑːnt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

embed , engraft , engrain , graft , imbed , insert , instil , instill , plant , root , graft

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with implant
plant , manifest , distant , canister

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Variants

List of all variants of implant that leads to same result
implant , implantable , implanted , implanter , implanters , implanting , implants , cochlear implant

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Etymology

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The word 'implant' comes from the Latin word 'implantare', which means 'to plant firmly' or 'to graft'.

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Trivia

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1. The first successful hip implant was performed in 1960 by orthopedic surgeon John Charnley.

2. Dental implants have been used for over 4,000 years, with evidence suggesting that ancient Egyptians and Mayans used bone or shells to replace missing teeth.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prosthetics: Prosthetics are artificial limbs or devices that replace missing body parts. Unlike implants, they are not surgically implanted in the body.

2. Transplants: Transplants are organs or tissues that are taken from one body and placed in another body. Unlike implants, they are living tissues.

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Culture

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Implants have been used in various fields of medicine for several decades. They have revolutionized the way we treat injuries and diseases, especially in orthopedics and cardiology. Implants have also been a topic of interest in science fiction and popular culture, often depicted as advanced technology that can enhance human abilities.

How to Memorize "implant"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a surgical procedure where a doctor implants a new hip joint in a patient.
   - Imagine a small, artificial device being placed inside the body to replace a damaged organ.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'implant' with the word 'prosthetic' or 'artificial'.
   - Think of the word 'implant' as something that is surgically placed in the body to replace or enhance a missing or damaged body part.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Implant in my body' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Think of the word 'implant' as something that is 'Implanted' in the body.

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