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prosthetics
[ pros-thet-iks ]
/ prɒsˈθɛt ɪks /
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noun (used with a singular or plural verb)
the branch of surgery or of dentistry that deals with the replacement of missing parts with artificial structures.Compare prosthodontics.
the fabrication and fitting of prosthetic devices, especially artificial limbs.
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Origin of prosthetics
First recorded in 1890–95; see origin at prosthesis, -ics
Words nearby prosthetics
prosternum, prosthesis, prosthetic, prosthetic dentistry, prosthetic group, prosthetics, prosthetist, prosthion, prosthodontics, prosthodontist, prostie
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How to use prosthetics in a sentence
Two years ago, prosthetics startup Unlimited Tomorrow launched TrueLimb, its next-generation bionic arm.
A Startup Is 3D Printing Bionic Arms for Ukrainians Injured in Conflict|Vanessa Bates Ramirez|July 27, 2022|Singularity HubÂSoft robots also hold strong potential as prosthetics or biomedical devices.
This 3D-printed soft robotic hand beat the first level of Super Mario Bros.|Jennifer Ouellette|July 29, 2021|Ars Technica
British Dictionary definitions for prosthetics
prosthetics
/ (prɒsˈθɛtɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular) the branch of surgery concerned with prosthesis
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