implant

• Dispositivo médico ou prótese inserido cirurgicamente de forma permanente nos tecidos do corpo; também pode se referir ao próprio ato ou material implantado.

A medical device or prosthesis that is surgically placed permanently into the body tissue.

1. Medical prosthesisB2formalmedical

   A device or tissue placed permanently inside the body for therapeutic or cosmetic purposes.

   Prótese médica

   • The surgeon inserted a dental implant to replace the missing tooth.
   • She received a cochlear implant to improve her hearing.
   • Breast implants are sometimes used for reconstructive surgery after cancer.

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• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de inserir ou fixar firmemente algo em outra coisa, frequentemente em contexto médico ou biológico.

A verb used to indicate the act of inserting or fixing something firmly into something else, often in a medical or biological context.

1. Fix or set securelyB2formaltechnical

   To place or set something deeply and firmly into a substance or surface.

   Implantar

   • The surgeon implanted a metal rod into the patient's thigh bone.
   • Technicians implant microchips under the skin of pets for identification.
   • The device was implanted securely into the wall structure.

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2. Embed in the uterusC1formalmedical

   To become attached and embedded into the lining of the uterus, as in the early stage of pregnancy.

   Implantação

   • A fertilized egg implants itself in the uterine wall about a week after conception.
   • Implantation bleeding can occur when the embryo implants.
   • Doctors check for successful implantation after in vitro fertilization.

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3. Put firmly in the mindB2formal

   To establish an idea, belief, or feeling deeply in someone's mind.

   Incutir na mente

   • The teacher implanted a love of reading in her students.
   • Propaganda aims to implant specific political beliefs.
   • Early experiences can implant lasting fears in a child.

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