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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Of course, there is something absurd about celebrity chefs needing fake mustaches, prosthetics or entire undercover personas to determine that a restaurant is poorly run.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
"We're not politicians. We want to help and develop business," said Michal Rzepnikowski, whose company exports Polish prosthetics to Ukraine.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
The work may also contribute to future communication technologies, including speech prosthetics designed for people who have lost the ability to speak.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 29, 2026
Jane Fonda in aerobics garb in the ‘80s. 3. A makeup artist applying Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “Terminator” prosthetics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2026
The girls would do cartwheels and I’d practice handstands without my prosthetics on.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
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