reimplant: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1/C2 (Advanced/Low-Frequency Specialist Word)Primarily formal, technical, and medical.
Quick answer
What does “reimplant” mean?
To put something, especially living tissue or an object, back into the place from which it was removed.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To put something, especially living tissue or an object, back into the place from which it was removed.
To re-establish or reintroduce something (e.g., a system, an idea, a policy) into a particular environment or context, or to surgically replace a body part after it has been removed.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No major spelling or grammatical differences. The term is equally technical in both varieties.
Connotations
Strong medical/surgical connotations in both. No significant regional difference in connotation.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in general usage but standard in medical and certain technical fields. Slightly more frequent in AmE due to higher volume of medical literature, but not a significant difference.
Grammar
How to Use “reimplant” in a Sentence
SVO (Surgeons reimplanted the digit.)SVO-ADV (They will reimplant the embryo in the uterus.)Passive (The tooth was successfully reimplanted.)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “reimplant” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The maxillofacial surgeons will reimplant the avulsed tooth within the hour.
- After the device was sterilised, they decided to reimplant it in the patient's spine.
American English
- The surgical team worked to reimplant the severed finger, hoping to restore circulation.
- The policy was reimplanted in the company's core guidelines after a decade of neglect.
adverb
British English
- [Extremely rare; 'reimplantationally' is theoretically possible but not in use.]
American English
- [Extremely rare; 'reimplantationally' is theoretically possible but not in use.]
adjective
British English
- The reimplant procedure took over six hours.
- The reimplant embryo showed signs of successful attachment.
American English
- The reimplant surgery was deemed a success.
- They studied the reimplant tissue for signs of rejection.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare. Possibly used metaphorically: 'The board decided to reimplant the original corporate culture.'
Academic
Common in medical, dental, and biological research papers and textbooks.
Everyday
Virtually never used in casual conversation unless discussing a specific medical procedure.
Technical
Core term in surgery (e.g., replantation surgery), dentistry, and assisted reproductive technology (ART).
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “reimplant”
- Confusing 'reimplant' with 'transplant' (which involves moving to a different location or recipient).
- Using 'reimplant' for non-physical concepts in casual language sounds unnatural.
- Misspelling as 're-implant' (hyphen is generally optional but less common in modern usage).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Reimplant' specifically means to put the SAME thing back into its original location (e.g., your own tooth). 'Transplant' means to move something (an organ, a plant) from one place or person to a different one.
Rarely. It is almost exclusively a medical/surgical term. Metaphorical use in business or academia (e.g., 'reimplant an idea') is possible but very formal and uncommon.
The most common noun is 'reimplantation' (e.g., 'The reimplantation of the finger was successful').
No, by definition. The 're-' prefix indicates doing it again. The first action would be 'implant'.
To put something, especially living tissue or an object, back into the place from which it was removed.
Reimplant is usually primarily formal, technical, and medical. in register.
Reimplant: in British English it is pronounced /ˌriːɪmˈplɑːnt/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌriɪmˈplænt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[None specific to this verb]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: RE-IMPLANT. The prefix RE- means 'again', and IMPLANT means 'to set in firmly'. So, to 'set in firmly again'.
Conceptual Metaphor
RESTORATION IS REPLANTING (A broken system/organ is a dislodged plant that needs to be put back in the soil to grow again).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is the verb 'reimplant' MOST appropriately used?