prosthetist
Americannoun
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
And the Quinnipiac camp gets visits each year from prosthetist students from the University of Hartford, so they can also both teach and learn from the kids.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2023
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
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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