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implantation
[im″plan-ta´shun]1. the insertion of an organ or tissue in a new site in the body.
2. the attachment and embedding of the zygote (fertilized ovum) in the endometrium in pregnancy; called also nidation.
3. the insertion or grafting into the body of biological, living, inert, or radioactive material.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.
im·plan·ta·tion
(im'plan-tā'shŭn),1. Attachment of the blastocyst to the endometrium, and its subsequent embedding in the compact layer, occurring 6-7 days after fertilization of the oocyte in humans.
See also: transplantation.
See also: transplantation.
2. The process of placing a device or substance within the body, for example, placement of a saline-filled device beneath the breast mound.
See also: transplantation.
See also: transplantation.
3. Insertion of a natural tooth into an artificially constructed alveolus.
See also: transplantation.
See also: transplantation.
4. Tissue grafting.
See also: transplantation.
See also: transplantation.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
implantation
(ĭm′plăn-tā′shən)n.
1.
a. The act or an instance of implanting.
b. The condition of being implanted.
2. Embryology The process by which a fertilized egg implants in the uterine lining.
The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
implantation
Cardiac pacing The permanent placement of a pacemaker in a tissue pocket under the skin, with leads positioned in or on the heartMcGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
im·plan·ta·tion
(im'plan-tā'shŭn)1. Attachment of the blastocyst to the endometrium, and its subsequent embedding in the compact layer, occurring 6-7 days after fertilization of the oocyte in humans.
2. The process of placing a device or substance within the body, e.g., placement of a saline-filled device beneath the breast mound.
3. Insertion of a natural tooth into an artificially constructed alveolus.
4. Tissue grafting.
See also: transplantation
See also: transplantation
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
implantation
1. Partial penetration of, and attachment to, the lining of the womb by the fertilized egg.
2. The introduction into the body of a donated or transferred tissue or organ or a prosthetic part, such as an intraocular lens.
Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
implantation
the act of attachment of the mammalian embryo to the uterus wall of the mother.Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005
Implantation
The process in which the fertilized egg embeds itself in the wall of the uterus.
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
im·plan·ta·tion
(im'plan-tā'shŭn)1. Insertion of a natural tooth into an artificially constructed alveolus.
2. The process of placing a device or substance within the body.
3. Tissue grafting.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
Patient discussion about implantation
Q. Does anyone know if its possible to get breast implants if i have an implanted defibrillator? I have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. I'm 27 and in great health, I workout 6 days a week and I have no further symptoms.
A. Thanks for your help. In fact I have an appointment with my cardiologist in a couple of weeks and if he says its OOK I will definitely consult it with the plastic surgeon as well. However I always try to do some additional research on my own and get second opinions.
Ince again,
Thanks!
Ince again,
Thanks!
Q. Do any of you with FM have silicone breast implants, or have you ever had them? How about saline? My silicone implants expired on the surgeon's shelf before they went in my body. Both implants ruptured and disintegrated within 5 years of implantation. I was diagnosed with FM shortly after 2 surgeries to remove silicone goo. Just wondering if anyone else has made the connection. Thank you!
A. As far as I know several studies failed to prove there is a connection between rupture of breast implants and fibromyalgia, as did the FDA conclude. Indeed I heard about one study that found this connection, but it seemed like a very problematic one.
You can read about this subject here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_implants#Claims_of_systemic_illness_and_disease)
You can read about this subject here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_implants#Claims_of_systemic_illness_and_disease)
Q. I have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and an ICD. Is it possible to get breast implants with an ICD? I have no further symptoms: I workout and run 6 days a week, in good shape and only 27 years old.
A. Some medical equipment can damage your ICD If you are visiting your doctor , tell him or her that you have an ICD BEFORE they do any testing or treatment.i'm pretty sure they'll find a creative way to do the implant.any way- before doing any procedure- ask the cardiologist that handles you about it.
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