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
“Everyone wants them,” says Anton Haidash, a prosthetist at Unbroken, a municipal center in the city of Lviv that focuses on rehabilitation of civilians and soldiers affected by the war.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 21, 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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