implant

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verb

im·​plant im-ˈplant How to pronounce implant (audio)
implanted; implanting; implants

transitive verb

1
a
: to fix or set securely or deeply
a ruby implanted in the idol's forehead
b
: to set permanently in the consciousness or habit patterns : inculcate
2
: to insert in living tissue (as for growth, slow release, or formation of an organic union)
subcutaneously implanted hormone pellets

intransitive verb

: to undergo implantation
the failure of embryos to implant
implantable adjective
implanter noun

implant

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noun

im·​plant ˈim-ˌplant How to pronounce implant (audio)
: something (such as a graft or device) implanted in tissue compare cochlear implant
Choose the Right Synonym for implant

implant, inculcate, instill, inseminate, infix mean to introduce into the mind.

implant implies teaching that makes for permanence of what is taught.

implanted a love of reading in her students

inculcate implies persistent or repeated efforts to impress on the mind.

tried to inculcate in him high moral standards

instill stresses gradual, gentle imparting of knowledge over a long period of time.

instill traditional values in your children

inseminate applies to a sowing of ideas in many minds so that they spread through a class or nation.

inseminated an unquestioning faith in technology

infix stresses firmly inculcating a habit of thought.

infixed a chronic cynicism

Examples of implant in a Sentence

Verb a hearing aid that is surgically implanted in the ear a music teacher who strove to implant within his students a love of the classics
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Or in a case like ours, would I be forced to implant our five embryos because discarding them—or storing them indefinitely—would be considered criminal? Ruthie Ackerman, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024 The fluid, called culture media, is filled with nutrients that allow embryos to develop enough to ultimately be implanted into a uterus. Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 8 Mar. 2024 Latest in Tech 2 hours ago Tech - A.I. OpenAI wants to implant its ChatGPT-style tech into humanoid robots. Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2024 If a frozen embryo is viewed as a child, could it be interpreted as having a right to be implanted and born? Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2024 Doctors implant the electrodes close to the subthalamic nucleus and then adjust the settings through a pulse generator that is implanted under the skin of the chest. Brenda Goodman, CNN, 15 Mar. 2024 After his device was implanted in August, his ability to use his BCI wasn’t immediate, something that frustrated him. Catherine Thorbecke, CNN, 28 Feb. 2024 Our goal was to implant only embryos that were both disease-free and a genetic match for Henry. Allen Goldberg, STAT, 27 Feb. 2024 So that line of thinking — that frozen embryos have a right to be implanted in order to be born — has already been tried in the U.S., and it wasn’t even refuted fully. Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2024
Noun
The use, and potential exploitation, of the vast amounts of brain data generated from implants and sensors is of particular concern, experts warned. Robert Hart, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Elon Musk provides an update on brain chip implants Neuralink’s first human trial participant can control a computer mouse with their brain, Elon Musk said, nearly one month after the company completed the daring chip implant procedure. Alexandra Banner, CNN, 21 Feb. 2024 These methods include condoms, birth control pills, injections, an implant, or an IUD. Christina Oehler, Health, 15 Feb. 2024 The extremely low failure rate (less than 1 percent) of IUDs and implants compared with that (8 to 10 percent) of pills, patches, and other forms of shorter-acting birth control was emphasized. Kayla Bartsch, National Review, 1 Feb. 2024 The quarter-size chip implant has dozens of tiny threadlike electrodes. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024 Despite the progress, a commercial brain implant isn’t imminent. Sarah McBride, Bloomberg.com, 29 Jan. 2024 Monogram intends to produce and market robotic surgical equipment and related software, orthopedic implants, tissue ablation tools, navigation consumables, and other miscellaneous instrumentation necessary for reconstructive joint replacement procedures. Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2024 Scientists have been using brain implants to allow cursor control for several years now. David Meyer, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of implant was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Implant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/implant. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

implant

verb
im·​plant
im-ˈplant
1
: to fix or set securely or deeply
2
: to insert in living tissue (as for growth or absorption)
implant
ˈim-ˌplant
noun
implantable
-ə-bəl
adjective

Medical Definition

implant

1 of 2 transitive verb
im·​plant im-ˈplant How to pronounce implant (audio)
1
: to set permanently in the consciousness or habit patterns
2
a
: to insert or fix in a living site (as for growth, slow release, or formation of an organic union)
subcutaneously implanted hormone pellets
b
: to insert an implant in
100 patients have been implanted with nylon ribbons without complicationsU. K. Henschke

intransitive verb

: to undergo implantation : become implanted
failure of embryos to implant

implant

2 of 2 noun
im·​plant ˈim-ˌplant How to pronounce implant (audio)
: something (as a graft, a small container of radioactive material for treatment of cancer, or a pellet containing hormones to be gradually absorbed) that is implanted especially in tissue

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