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pros·the·sis [ pros-thee-sis ]
Etymology:
Greek pros = to + thesis = to put or place
In Greek, a prosthesis was an addition.
Definitions related to prosthesis:
  • A device which is an artificial substitute for a missing body part or function; used for functional or cosmetic reasons, or both.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A device, such as an artificial leg, that replaces a part of the body.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • An artificial device such as a hearing aid, artificial joint, or dentures that substitutes for a missing body part.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • Artificial substitute for a missing body part or function; used for functional or cosmetic reasons, or both.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
  • Prosthesis, artificial substitute for a missing part of the body. The artificial parts that are most commonly thought of as prostheses are those that replace lost arms and legs, but bone, artery, and heart valve replacements are common, and artificial eyes and teeth are also...
    Encyclopedia Britannica
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2025
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