Biomedical Engineering

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun the action or process of implanting something, such as a fertilized egg in the lining of the uterus

  • The success of in vitro fertilization depends on the proper implantation of the embryo in the uterus.
  • The doctor said the implantation went well and now we just have to wait for the results.
  • I heard she's getting an implantation next week to enhance her features.
  • The implantation of new ideas in the company's culture is crucial for its growth and development.

verb to insert or embed something in a specified place or position

  • The surgeon implanted the artificial heart into the patient's chest.
  • She got a chip implanted in her hand for easy access to the building.
  • I heard he got a tracking device implanted in his arm.
  • The idea of starting a business was implanted in his mind after attending the entrepreneurship seminar.

noun artificial body parts, such as limbs or organs, that are used to replace missing or damaged body parts

  • The advancements in prosthetics have greatly improved the quality of life for amputees.
  • My cousin just got fitted for a new prosthetic leg and he says it's really comfortable.
  • I heard that new prosthetics are so high-tech, they're like something out of a sci-fi movie.
  • Learning to use his prosthetic arm was like gaining a whole new set of skills.