ileggelse

Ileggelse is a term used in Danish and Norwegian medical and technical vocabulary to denote the act of placing, inserting, or implanting a device, material, or tissue into the body or into a body structure. The word is formed from the verb legen/legge (to lay or place) with the prefix i-, and is typically used in formal or clinical descriptions of procedures.

In medical practice, ileggelse describes implantation or insertion procedures where a device or material is placed into the body. This can include dental implants, orthopedic prostheses, cardiac or vascular implants, and other implantable therapies. The concept covers both surgical placement and less invasive insertion of devices, grafts, scaffolds, or drug-delivery systems.

Ileggelse is used across related fields, including veterinary medicine and biomedical engineering, to refer to the insertion or implantation of devices, tissues, or materials in animals or research settings. In dentistry, it may describe the placement of implants to replace missing teeth or the insertion of other prosthetic elements.

Note that ileggelse is distinct from terms used for hospital admission in some languages; for example, in Norwegian, hospital admission is commonly referred to as innleggelse. Language usage and spelling can vary by country and medical context, so specific phrasing may differ in practice.