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prosthetist

American  
[pros-thi-tist] / ˈprɒs θɪ tɪst /

noun

  1. a person skilled in making or fitting prosthetic devices.


Etymology

Origin of prosthetist

First recorded in 1900–05; prosthet(ics) + -ist

Example Sentences

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She wanted to pursue an ambitious career, either as a physician or a prosthetist, like her father who had a prosthetic leg and owned a prosthetics business.

From Slate Oct. 15, 2024

But then I recalled my unease when I picked up the hand my prosthetist had brought out to match my existing limb.

From Washington Post Sep. 19, 2022

As well as his athletics, he also works as a prosthetist, helping those who have also lost limbs.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2021

It was through his prosthetist that Meyer learned about Wounded Warriors Outdoors, not to be confused with the separate entity the Wounded Warriors Project.

From Washington Times Jan. 26, 2021

A nurse appears to re-bandage me as he makes notes in my chart and says, “A prosthetist will be in later today to apply it.”

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

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