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implantation

noun

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Meaning

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The process of placing something, like an organ or device, into the body, or the state of being placed there.

Example Sentence

The doctor explained the process of the artificial hip implantation to the patient.

Usage Note

Used in medicine to describe the surgical procedure of inserting a medical device, organ, or tissue into a patient's body for treatment or monitoring. It can also refer to the biological process in reproduction.