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implantable

 

[ ɪmˈplæntəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical devices

Implantable refers to devices or structures that are designed to be inserted into the body for medical purposes. These devices can be used for a variety of functions, including monitoring health, delivering medication, or replacing biological functions. For example, implantable devices may include pacemakers, dental implants, or cochlear implants. Their design focuses on biocompatibility to minimize the body's rejection responses.

Synonyms

embedded, insertable, interventional

Examples of usage

  • The patient received an implantable cardiac defibrillator.
  • Implantable devices are used in many surgical procedures.
  • Doctors often recommend implantable contraceptives for long-term family planning.

Translations

Translations of the word "implantable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 implantável

🇮🇳 इम्प्लांट करने योग्य

🇩🇪 implantierbar

🇮🇩 dapat diimplan

🇺🇦 імплантований

🇵🇱 implanowany

🇯🇵 インプラント可能な

🇫🇷 implantaire

🇪🇸 implantable

🇹🇷 implant edilebilir

🇰🇷 임플란트 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل الزرع

🇨🇿 implantovatelný

🇸🇰 implantovateľný

🇨🇳 可植入的

🇸🇮 implatabilen

🇮🇸 ígræðanlegur

🇰🇿 импланттауға болатын

🇬🇪 იმპლანტაციისთვის შესაძლებელი

🇦🇿 implantasiya oluna bilən

🇲🇽 implantable

Etymology

The word 'implantable' is derived from the verb 'implant,' which originates from the Latin 'implantare.' The Latin term is composed of 'in-' meaning 'into' and 'plantare' meaning 'to plant.' By the early 20th century, the word was adopted into English with a medical connotation, highlighting the concept of placing one object into another, particularly in the biological or medical contexts. The usage of 'implantable' gained momentum alongside advances in medical technology, especially during the late 20th century and into the 21st century. As medical innovations led to more devices that could be placed within the human body, such as stents and neurostimulators, the term became common in both clinical and consumer discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,638, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.