1. the action of inserting or fixing something firmly into something else
2. the attachment of a fertilized egg to the wall of the uterus during early pregnancy
Usage: medical
3. the surgical insertion of a medical device into the body
Usage: medical

Examples

• The implantation of the pacemaker was successful.
• Dental implantation requires careful planning and precision.
• The embryo’s implantation occurs about six days after fertilization.
• The implantation of the new policy faced resistance from employees.
• Cochlear implantation can restore hearing in some deaf patients.
• The implantation process took several hours to complete.
• Failed implantation is a common cause of early pregnancy loss.