implant

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English

Pronunciation

IPA /ɪmˈplɑːnt/

Noun

implant noun

Anything surgically implanted in the body, such as a tissue graft or prosthesis, particularly breast implants.
(travel) A representative of a travel company, working within the office of a large client and exclusively dealing with that client.

Verb

implant verb

To fix firmly or set securely or deeply.
To insert (something) surgically into the body.
Of an embryo, to become attached to and embedded in the womb.

Related terms

Synonyms

embed engraft engrain graft imbed insert instil instill plant root settlement set inculcate implementation siting implement chip imprint

Associated

prosthesis contracture cochlear abutment dentures implanted silicone cochlea implantation augmentation dentistry prosthetic

Rhymes

cant scant supplant confidante decant levant rant chant aunt plant

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