Implanteren

Implanteren is a Dutch verb that translates to "to implant" in English. It refers to the surgical insertion of a device or substance into the body. This can be done for a variety of medical purposes.

In the context of medicine, implants can range from small devices like pacemakers or cochlear implants, which are designed to restore or augment bodily functions, to larger prosthetics like artificial joints or breast implants, which replace damaged or missing body parts. The process of implantation typically involves creating a surgical site, carefully placing the implant, and then closing the incision.

Beyond medical applications, the term "implanteren" can also be used in a broader sense to describe the introduction or embedding of something, such as ideas or information, into a person's mind or a system. However, its most common and precise usage relates to surgical procedures within the human body. The success of implantation often depends on factors like the patient's health, the type of implant, and the skill of the medical professional performing the procedure.