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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'.

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