/ɪmˈplænt/
im·plant
BrE /ɪmˈplɑːnt/
NAmE /ɪmˈplænt/
[T]
~ sth (in/into sth)
to fix an idea, attitude, etc. firmly in sb’s mind
Prejudices can easily become implanted in the mind.
[T]
~ sth (in/into sth)
to put sth (usually sth artificial) into a part of the body for medical purposes, usually by means of an operation
an electrode implanted into the brain
➡ compare transplant verb (1)
[I]
~ (in/into sth)
(of an egg or an embryo )
to become fixed inside the body of a person or an animal so that it can start to develop
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im·plant·ation
BrE /ˌɪmplɑːnˈteɪʃn/
NAmE /ˌɪmplænˈteɪʃn/
[U]
im·plant
BrE /ˈɪmplɑːnt/
NAmE /ˈɪmplænt/
something that is put into a person’s body in a medical operation
silicone breast implants
➡ compare transplant noun (2)