prosthetics
Americannoun
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the branch of surgery or of dentistry that deals with the replacement of missing parts with artificial structures.
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the fabrication and fitting of prosthetic devices, especially artificial limbs.
noun
Etymology
Origin of prosthetics
First recorded in 1890–95; see origin at prosthesis, -ics
Example Sentences
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Prosthetics usually pick up muscle signals with electrodes on the skin's surface.
From Scientific American • Oct. 1, 2023
Prosthetics were used to transform Fraser into Charlie, who rarely leaves his couch.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2022
"Since I got the limb my outer appearance improved, people don't recognise I have an amputated hand," he told Reuters at Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani Hospital for Rehabilitation and Prosthetics.
From Reuters • Apr. 19, 2022
Janet said her hope now was to raise money for a charity, the Institute of Maxillofacial Facial Prosthetics and Technologists, as well as Bradford Teaching Hospitals, which she is under the care of.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2022
The exterior of Quality Orthotics and Prosthetics does nothing to lift my mood, but the instant we go inside, Chloe certainly does.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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