implant

implant

 

1. (im-plant´) to insert or graft material, such as tissue or radioactive material, into intact tissues or a body cavity; see also transplant.

2. (im´plant) any material inserted or grafted into the body.

cochlear implant see cochlear implant.

dental implant a prosthetic tooth with an anchoring structure surgically implanted beneath the mucosal or periosteal layer or in the bone.

Sequence of treatment with osseointegrated dental implants. From Darby and Walsh, 1995.

penile implant penile prosthesis.

Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.

im·plant

(im'plant),

1. To graft or insert.
See also: graft, transplant, prosthesis.

2. A surgically inserted or imbedded graft or device; also, a zone of cells or tissue transferred from another site through a developmental error or neoplastic process.
See also: graft, transplant, prosthesis.

[L. im-, in, + planto, pp. -atus, to plant, fr. planta, a sprout, shoot]

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

implant

(ĭm-plănt′)

v. im·planted, im·planting, im·plants

v.tr.

Medicine

a. To insert or embed (an object or a device) surgically: implant a drug capsule; implant a pacemaker.

b. To graft or insert (a tissue) within the body.

v.intr. Embryology

To become attached to and embedded in the uterine lining. Used of a fertilized egg.

n. (ĭm′plănt′)

Something implanted, especially a surgically implanted tissue or device: a dental implant; a subcutaneous implant.

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im·plant′a·ble adj.

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implant

Audiology
See Cochlear implant.
 
Breast
A pliable silicone shell filled with saline (formerly with silicone gel) and placed between the skin and pectoral muscle o cosmetically enhance the breasts.
 
Dentistry
A titanium device—e.g., Brånemark system, Nobelpharma—which is surgically placed in the mandible or maxilla and allowed to “fuse” for 3 to 6 months to the bone (osseointegration), which serves as an anchor for attaching artificial teeth.
 
Medspeak
Any device placed into a surgically or naturally formed cavity of the human body and intended to remain there for a period of 30 days or more.

Oncology
See Tumour implant.

Pathology
(1) A generic term for a secondary tumour nodule, often understood to mean a mass that is not contiguous with the primary neoplasm, which is most common on the free surface of the peritoneum.
 
The term as used in surgical pathology is semantically problematic as it implies implantation of a primary lesion elsewhere in the peritoneal cavity, usually of the ovary, and ignores the possible origin of such implants from “renegade” embryonic rests in the peritoneal cavity and/or a multicentric origin of the lesions.

(2) A cluster of epithelial cells in the peritoneal cavity in patients with epithelial ovarian neoplasms that are of either borderline (i.e., of uncertain malignant potential) or frankly malignant (e.g., serous, mucinous cystadenocarcinoma).

Radiation oncology
A small amount of radioisotope sealed in a needle, seed, wire, or catheter, which is placed directly within or near a tumour to deliver brachytherapy.
 
Surgery
noun A device that is inserted to preserve or maintain a function (e.g., a hip or knee prosthesis), or to preserve, enhance or alter a contour (e.g., a breast or chin implant).
 
verb To surgically place such a device in its appropriate site.

Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.

implant

A material that is not original to its location. See Baerveldt glaucoma implant, Bioimplant, Dental implant, Molteno implant, Penile implant, Silicone implant, Visual implant Audiology See Cochlear implant Breast surgery A silicone shell shaped in the form of a breast and filled with saline or silicone gel Dentistry A titanium device–eg, Brånemark system, Nobelpharma that is surgically placed in the mandible or maxilla, allowed to 'fuse' in 3 to 6 months to the bone–osseointegration, which serves as an anchor for attaching artificial teeth Oncology Tumor implant, see there Surgery noun A device that is inserted to preserve or maintain a function–eg, a hip or knee prosthesis, or to preserve, enhance or alter a contour–eg, a breast or chin implant verb To surgically place such a device in its appropriate site. See Breast implant, Permanent adjustable implant.

McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

im·plant

(im-plant)

1. To graft or insert.

2. Material inserted or grafted into tissues.
See also: graft, transplant

3. dentistry a graft or insert set in or onto the alveolar recess prepared for its insertion.
See also: implant denture

4. orthopedics A metallic or plastic device employed in joint reconstruction.

[L. im-, in, + planto, pp. -atus, to plant, fr. planta, a sprout, shoot]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

Implant

A fixture with one end implanted into the bone and the other end covered with a crown, often to serve as a stable abutment for a bridge or denture.

Mentioned in: Tooth Replacements and Restorations

Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

im·plant

(im-plant)

1. To graft or insert.

2. (īm'plant) A surgically inserted or imbedded graft or device; also, a zone of cells or tissue transferred from another site through a developmental error or neoplastic process.
See also: prosthesis

[L. im-, in, + planto, pp. -atus, to plant, fr. planta, a sprout, shoot]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

Patient discussion about implant

Q. Does anyone know if its possible to get breast implants if i have an implanted defibrillator? I have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. I'm 27 and in great health, I workout 6 days a week and I have no further symptoms.

A. Thanks for your help. In fact I have an appointment with my cardiologist in a couple of weeks and if he says its OOK I will definitely consult it with the plastic surgeon as well. However I always try to do some additional research on my own and get second opinions.
Ince again,
Thanks!

Q. Do any of you with FM have silicone breast implants, or have you ever had them? How about saline? My silicone implants expired on the surgeon's shelf before they went in my body. Both implants ruptured and disintegrated within 5 years of implantation. I was diagnosed with FM shortly after 2 surgeries to remove silicone goo. Just wondering if anyone else has made the connection. Thank you!

A. As far as I know several studies failed to prove there is a connection between rupture of breast implants and fibromyalgia, as did the FDA conclude. Indeed I heard about one study that found this connection, but it seemed like a very problematic one.

You can read about this subject here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_implants#Claims_of_systemic_illness_and_disease)

Q. I have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and an ICD. Is it possible to get breast implants with an ICD? I have no further symptoms: I workout and run 6 days a week, in good shape and only 27 years old.

A. Some medical equipment can damage your ICD If you are visiting your doctor , tell him or her that you have an ICD BEFORE they do any testing or treatment.i'm pretty sure they'll find a creative way to do the implant.any way- before doing any procedure- ask the cardiologist that handles you about it.

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