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implants

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
to put an organ, group of cells, or device into the body in a medical operation:

Examples:

The owner's name and address is stored on a microchip and implanted in the dog's body.
2
to fix ideas, feelings, or opinions in someone else's mind:

Examples:

implant something in someone He implanted some very strange attitudes in his children.
There is much debate on the issue of "therapists" implanting false memories of sexual abuse in adults.
3
an organ, group of cells, or device that has been put into the body in a medical operation:

Examples:

breast/heart valve implants
4
to put an organ, group of cells, or device into the body in a medical operation:

Examples:

He had a new heart valve implanted.
fig. Women's basketball must find a way to implant itself into (= become a part of) the sporting landscape.

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