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prosthesis

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Noun — An artificial device that replaces a missing body part.

How to use prosthesis

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fit a prosthesis wear a prosthesis a leg prosthesis

Etymology

From Ancient Greek prósthesis, "addition," from prostíthēmi, "to add" — built from prós ("toward") plus títhēmi ("to place.")

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Frequently asked questions

What does “prosthesis” mean?

The word “prosthesis” means an artificial device that replaces a missing body part. In plain terms, an artificial limb or body part designed to replace one that's missing.

How do you pronounce “prosthesis”?

“Prosthesis” is pronounced pros-THEE-sihs (/pɹɒsˈθiːsɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “prosthesis” in a sentence?

Here is “prosthesis” used in a sentence: “After the accident, he learned to walk again with a prosthesis.”

What part of speech is “prosthesis”?

“Prosthesis” is a noun.

Where does the word “prosthesis” come from?

The word “prosthesis” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek prósthesis, "addition," from prostíthēmi, "to add" — built from prós ("toward") plus títhēmi ("to place.").

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