prosthetic
adjective
pros·thet·ic
präs-ˈthe-tik 
1
: of, relating to, or being a prosthesis
a prosthetic limb
prosthetic devices
These researchers will develop ways to connect prostheses more soundly to the bone, coordinate brain signals with prosthetic movement, and create properly rotating artificial joints.—
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: of, relating to, or constituting a nonprotein group of a conjugated protein
covalently bound prosthetic groups
a heme prosthetic group
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That includes people who use a portable oxygen tank or are unable to walk without the assistance of a brace, cane, crutch, prosthetic or other assistive device.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
But underneath the prosthetic mask of each character is an actor usually recognized for his exceptionally good looks.
—Carita Rizzo, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
The show also includes looks that are really about preserving the performer’s face and employing subtle transformations via stubble or smaller prosthetic pieces.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Noah Wyle gets interrupted during our interview when someone from his team walks in with a prosthetic leg.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
But underneath the prosthetic mask of each character is an actor usually recognized for his exceptionally good looks.
—Carita Rizzo, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
The show also includes looks that are really about preserving the performer’s face and employing subtle transformations via stubble or smaller prosthetic pieces.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Noah Wyle gets interrupted during our interview when someone from his team walks in with a prosthetic leg.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
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prosthetic
adjective
pros·thet·ic
präs-ˈthet-ik
1
: of, relating to, or being a prosthesis
a prosthetic device
prosthetic limbs
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a nonprotein group of a conjugated protein
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