implants
word · lemma: implant
/ˈɪmˌpɫænts/, /ˌɪmˈpɫænts/
IM-plants (noun), im-PLANTS (verb)
/ˈɪmˌplænts/, /ˌɪmˈplænts/
IM-plants (noun), im-PLANTS (verb)
Definition
Objects placed inside the body, often by surgery, to replace or support a part of the body, such as teeth, breasts, or joints.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in a medical context, commonly refers to 'dental implants', 'breast implants', or 'cochlear implants'. Plural form, so use with care: 'implants' means more than one. Not used for non-medical objects.
Spanish: implantesPortuguese (BR): implantesPortuguese (PT): implantesChinese (Simplified): 植入物Chinese (Traditional): 植入物Hindi: इम्प्लांट्सArabic: زرعاتBengali: ইমপ্ল্যান্ট - প্রতিস্থাপন (শরীরে স্থাপন করা বস্তু)Russian: имплантыJapanese: インプラントVietnamese: cấy ghépKorean: 임플란트Turkish: implant - vücut içi yerleştirilen protezUrdu: امپلانٹسIndonesian: implant - implan (medis)
Example Sentences
Some people need cochlear implants to hear better.
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Are those dental implants? They look so real!
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He’s considering getting hair implants to cover the bald spot.
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She got dental implants to replace her missing teeth.
basic
Breast implants are common after surgery for cancer.
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After his accident, he decided to get knee implants so he could walk comfortably again.
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