prosthesis

Noun

Meaning

The addition to the human body of some artificial part, to replace one that is wanting, as a log or an eye; -- called also prothesis.

The prefixing of one or more letters to the beginning of a word, as in beloved.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

prothesis prosthetic device replacement leg attachment implant prosthetic graft denture prosthetics prosthodontic prosthodontics stent prothetic prostheses
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Antonyms

defy healthy body part healthy leg original body part real body part real limb
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Hypernyms

corrective restorative

Hyponyms

cap peg leg implant obturator glass eye

Related terms

prosthetic prosthetics prosthodontics prothesis

Phrases with the word

dental prosthesis tooth prosthesis acetabular prosthesis hip joint prosthesis hip prosthesis auditory prosthesis

Derivatives

prostheses

Examples

Men in high heels? That's a prosthesis. But I sympathise. Women have these giant heels. They get taller and taller. The men need help. But a man in heels is ridiculous. Christian Louboutin

A few examples are: powered leg prosthesis for neuromuscularly impaired, ankle-foot orthosis, biological realistic leg prosthesis and forearm prosthesis. Source: Internet

Although the initial aim of humanoid research was to build better orthosis and prosthesis for human beings, knowledge has been transferred between both disciplines. Source: Internet

A transplant or a prosthesis are the only options for recovering the loss. Source: Internet

Auditory prosthesis device that substitutes or enhances the ability to hear. Source: Internet

Dave Lister has his arm replaced with a cybernetic prosthesis in 'Epideme' and at least one future version of Lister appears with a cybernetic and arm (one finger on the hand of which serves as a built-in bottle opener). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

prosthenic prostheon prostheses prosthetic prosthetic appliance prosthetic arm