Definitions

1. noun

a device or substance inserted into a part of the body to replace a missing or damaged part

“The dentist recommended an implant to replace the missing tooth.”

2. verb

to insert a device or substance into a part of the body

“The surgeon will implant a pacemaker to regulate her heartbeat.”

3. verb

to fix or establish firmly in the mind or imagination

“The movie implanted a sense of fear in the audience.”