implant meaning and definition

IMPLANT noun

Definition of implant (noun)

1. a prosthesis placed permanently in tissue

IMPLANT verb

Definition of implant (verb)

1. fix or set securely or deeply
   • "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent"; "The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum"
   • synonyms: embed, engraft, imbed, plant
2. become attached to and embedded in the uterus
   • "The egg fertilized in vitro implanted in the uterus of the birth mother with no further complications"
3. put firmly in the mind
   • "Plant a thought in the students' minds"
   • synonyms: plant