prosthesis
noun [C] /ˈprɒs.θiː.sɪs/
/ˈprɑːs-/ (plural prostheses) specializedDefinition
› an artificial body part, such as an arm, foot, or tooth, that replaces a missing partMedical dressings, supports and devices prosthetic /prɒsˈθet.ɪk/
/prɑːsˈθet̬-/ adjective › a prosthetic handMedical dressings, supports and devices
/prɑːsˈθet̬-/ adjective › a prosthetic handMedical dressings, supports and devices(Definition of prosthesis noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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