1. medical devices surgically placed inside the body to replace or support damaged tissue or organs
Usage: medical
2. artificial materials inserted into the body for cosmetic enhancement
Usage: medical; cosmetic

1. surgically inserts a device or material into the body
Usage: medical
2. establishes or fixes something firmly in place

Examples

• The surgeon successfully placed dental implants to replace the missing teeth.
• Hip implants have helped millions of people regain mobility.
• The doctor implants a pacemaker to regulate the patient’s heartbeat.
• The new software implants security features throughout the system.
• Cochlear implants can restore hearing for some deaf patients.
• The dentist implants the artificial tooth root into the jawbone.
• Modern knee implants are designed to last for decades.