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implant
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ĩˈplɐ̃tɨ/im·plan·te
Definition
1A material or device (such as a prosthesis) surgically placed inside the body to replace, support, or enhance a function.
Usage examples
“She got a dental implant to replace the missing tooth.”
“The surgeon inserted a cochlear implant.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
dental implantbreast implantsurgical implantimplant rejection