reimplantation: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low (primarily technical/medical usage)Formal, Technical, Medical
Quick answer
What does “reimplantation” mean?
The surgical procedure of placing something (typically an organ, tooth, or severed body part) back into its original position in the body.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The surgical procedure of placing something (typically an organ, tooth, or severed body part) back into its original position in the body.
The action or process of reinserting or reinstating something into a system, environment, or place from which it came or belongs.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage; both use the same term.
Connotations
Neutral, clinical, precise.
Frequency
Equally rare in general language in both varieties, confined to professional contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “reimplantation” in a Sentence
N + of + N (reimplantation of the kidney)Adj + N (successful reimplantation)V + N (undergo reimplantation)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “reimplantation” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The surgeon will attempt to reimplant the avulsed tooth.
- They decided to reimplant the orchid in a larger pot.
American English
- The team worked to reimplant the severed finger.
- We need to reimplant these native shrubs after construction.
adverb
British English
- The tooth was reimplanted successfully.
- The limb was reimplanted surgically.
American English
- The organ was reimplanted immediately.
- The tissue was reimplanted successfully.
adjective
British English
- The reimplantation surgery was scheduled for Tuesday.
- This is a reimplantation technique.
American English
- They discussed the reimplantation procedure.
- He is an expert in reimplantation surgery.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare, potentially metaphorical (e.g., the reimplantation of a core team into a restructured division).
Academic
Common in medical, dental, and biological research papers.
Everyday
Virtually unused.
Technical
Standard term in surgery, dentistry, and transplant medicine.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “reimplantation”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “reimplantation”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “reimplantation”
- Misspelling as 'reimplantion' or 'reimplatation'.
- Using in non-medical contexts where 'reinstatement' or 'reintroduction' is better.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Implantation' is the initial act of placing something into a position (e.g., a dental implant). 'Reimplantation' specifically refers to doing this again, typically after it has been removed or displaced.
Primarily, yes. Its core use is medical/dental (organs, teeth, limbs). A secondary, rare use exists in biology (replanting tissues, organisms) and metaphorical technical contexts.
The verb is 'to reimplant'.
Very rarely. It sounds overly technical and clinical for figurative use. Words like 'reinstatement', 'reintroduction', or 'restoration' are more natural for non-literal contexts.
The surgical procedure of placing something (typically an organ, tooth, or severed body part) back into its original position in the body.
Reimplantation is usually formal, technical, medical in register.
Reimplantation: in British English it is pronounced /ˌriː.ɪm.plɑːnˈteɪ.ʃən/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌriː.ɪm.plænˈteɪ.ʃən/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “N/A”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'RE-' (again) + 'IMPLANT' (to set in) + '-ATION' (the process). The process of implanting something again.
Conceptual Metaphor
SURGERY/BIOLOGY AS REPAIR AND RESTORATION (fixing by putting parts back).
Practice
Quiz
In which field is the term 'reimplantation' MOST precisely and commonly used?