implantable
Placed inside body
Implantable describes devices designed to be surgically placed inside the body: an implantable defibrillator, implantable contraceptives.
The term appears almost exclusively in medical contexts, referring to pacemakers, drug delivery systems, sensors, and similar technology meant to remain in the body long-term.
Device regulating heartbeat
- defibrillatorHeart-shocking medical device
- stentImplanted tube for blockages
- neurostimulatorImplanted nerve-signaling device
- IUDImplanted birth control device
catheter · port · mesh · electrode · sensor · biochip · reservoir
Controlled cut into tissue
- subcutaneousBelow the skin
- subdermalSituated under skin
- insertionPlacing something within
- extractionAct of removing
revision · sterile · anesthesia · suture · laparoscopic · outpatient · recovery · postoperative
Made, not natural
Miniature semiconductor processor
- sensorInput-detecting device
- wirelessUntethered signal transmission
- programmableAble to accept instructions
- rechargeableAble to regain power
telemetry · closed-loop · smart · miniaturized · nanotechnology · RFID · battery-powered · longevity
Accepted by living tissue
- biomaterialSubstance for biological integration
- hydrogelWater-swollen polymer structure
- polymericComposed of repeated units
- collagenStructural body protein
alginate · silicone · titanium · ceramic · hyaluronic · elastin · phospholipid · biodegradable
Surrounding on all sides
- vascularizationFormation of blood vessels
- fibrosisPathological connective tissue buildup
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
- acceptanceConsent to receive
pacemaker
Device regulating heartbeat
- defibrillatorHeart-shocking medical device
- stentImplanted tube for blockages
- neurostimulatorImplanted nerve-signaling device
IUD · catheter · port · mesh · electrode · sensor · biochip · reservoir
incision
Controlled cut into tissue
- subcutaneousBelow the skin
- subdermalSituated under skin
- insertionPlacing something within
extraction · revision · sterile · anesthesia · suture · laparoscopic · outpatient · recovery · postoperative
artificial
Made, not natural
ocular · joint · hip · knee · disc · lens · limb · bone · cartilage · breast
microchip
Miniature semiconductor processor
- sensorInput-detecting device
- wirelessUntethered signal transmission
- programmableAble to accept instructions
rechargeable · telemetry · closed-loop · smart · miniaturized · nanotechnology · RFID · battery-powered · longevity
biocompatible
Accepted by living tissue
- biomaterialSubstance for biological integration
- hydrogelWater-swollen polymer structure
- polymericComposed of repeated units
collagen · alginate · silicone · titanium · ceramic · hyaluronic · elastin · phospholipid · biodegradable
encapsulation
Surrounding on all sides
- vascularizationFormation of blood vessels
- fibrosisPathological connective tissue buildup
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
acceptance · healing · ingrowth · bioactive
- drug formstablet form, powder form, oral, injectable, topical
- Device Featuresportable, durable, wireless, rechargeable, adjustable
implantableexternal
Located on outside
wearable · topical · body-worn · worn · non-invasive
implantablenon-invasive
Not entering the body
non-surgical · adhesive · clip-on · strap-on · oral
implantableremovable
Capable of being detached
detachable · temporary · disposable · portable · handheld
plant, implant, transplant, implants, replant, transplanting, transplanted, implanted, implantation