Definitions and Examples of implant, graft, insert
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To insert or embed something, such as a device or tissue, into a living organism.
Example
The dentist will implant a new tooth in her jaw to replace the missing one.
To transplant or attach tissue or cells from one part of the body to another or from one individual to another.
Example
The surgeon will graft skin from her thigh onto the burned area of her arm.
To put something into something else, such as a tube or object into a body cavity or an object into a machine.
Example
The nurse will insert a catheter into his bladder to drain urine.
Key Differences: implant vs graft vs insert
- 1Implant refers to inserting or embedding a device or tissue into a living organism.
- 2Graft refers to transplanting or attaching tissue or cells from one part of the body to another or from one individual to another.
- 3Insert refers to putting something into something else, such as a tube or object into a body cavity or an object into a machine.
Effective Usage of implant, graft, insert
- 1Medical Procedures: Use implant, graft, and insert to describe different medical procedures.
- 2Scientific Research: Incorporate these antonyms in scientific research papers to describe experimental procedures.
- 3Technical Writing: Utilize these antonyms in technical writing to describe different processes or procedures.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Implant refers to inserting or embedding a device or tissue into a living organism, graft refers to transplanting or attaching tissue or cells from one part of the body to another or from one individual to another, and insert refers to putting something into something else. Use these words to describe different medical procedures, scientific research, and technical writing.
