implant
nounmasculinetécnico/ĩˈplɐ̃tɨ/medium
im·plan·te
Definition
A material or device (such as a prosthesis) surgically placed inside the body to replace, support, or enhance a function.
She got a dental implant to replace the missing tooth.
The surgeon inserted a cochlear implant.
Common collocations
dental implantbreast implantsurgical implantimplant rejection
Etymology
Do latim 'implantare'.