Letter I

Implant

1. To embed; to set in firmly.

In embryology, the fertilized egg implants in the uterine lining 6 or 7 days after conception (fertilization).

In medicine today, many things may be implanted.

2. That which is embedded.

For example: lens implants, breast implants, cochlear implants, defibrillator implants, pacemaker implants, etc

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