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implant

[im-plant, -plahnt, im-plant, -plahnt] / ɪmˈplænt, -ˈplɑnt, ˈɪmˌplænt, -ˌplɑnt /
VERB
insert
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“My cochlear implant, it breaks everything down into digital bits so I can understand,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Lewis explained that he uses a cochlear implant to help him hear and understand speech, but he is unable to distinguish pitch because of the way the device operates.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

A postage stamp-sized implant eliminates a dangerous waiting period that has long worsened outcomes for cancer patients.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

Speaking at Bernstein’s Annual Strategic Decisions Conference, CEO Michael Mahoney flagged “a declining usage of Watchman stand-alone procedures,” referring to Boston Scientific’s flagship heart implant.

From Barron's May 27, 2026

Dye my skin magenta and implant gems in it?

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

She says the technology could also be adapted to help protect sensitive parts of the body during MRI exams by reducing unwanted heating around medical implants.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

Tumors grew back at the surgical site in just 1% of patients who got the implants, versus 12% of those who got the standard treatment.

From The Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026

In Manchester, Sue paid around £9,500 to have her implants removed in 2025.

From BBC May 22, 2026

Depressed incomes could weigh on the appetite for air travel, cellphone upgrades, even dental implants.

From Barron's May 21, 2026

It’s society that implants positives or negatives onto certain ideas.

From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper

Neuralink is developing tiny computer chips that can be implanted in the human brain, with the stated goal of helping people with paralysis or neurological conditions communicate using only their thoughts.

From Barron's May 20, 2026

The startup has implanted its Telepathy BCI in at least 21 patients with paralysis, allowing them to control phones, computers or robotic limbs with their thoughts.

From MarketWatch May 18, 2026

Five years ago, Rhi had a procedure to put a sacral nerve stimulation system in place - where the nerves controlling the bowel can be stimulated with a device implanted under the skin.

From BBC May 13, 2026

Then again, Dossett, who was dying of cancer, also had a morphine pump surgically implanted in his chest.

From The Wall Street Journal May 1, 2026

As it developed, Bobby was never questioned, but the fear had been implanted.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

IVF involves stimulating the ovaries to produce eggs, retrieving them, fertilising them in a laboratory and then implanting the resulting embryo back into the womb.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

Brain-computer interfaces exist today, but many of them rely on drilling a hole in the skull and implanting a physical interface to allow the brain to communicate with external devices.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 6, 2026

Swiss researchers meanwhile have enabled several paralysed people to regain significant control of their body -- including walking again -- by implanting electrodes into their spinal cords.

From Barron's Nov. 12, 2025

It is also common in IVF to screen embryos for genetic defects before implanting them and to discard those that are unlikely to result in a pregnancy or live birth.

From Slate Oct. 21, 2025

That may explain why some were willing to sell their teeth to their master for implanting in his own mouth.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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