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.—
Sheela Raman
Sheela RamanSimilar prevention is recommended if you have leaky, prolapsed, or prosthetic heart valves.—Consumer Reports
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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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This eliminates assembly and makes customization easier, features considered essential by prosthetic users who care about comfort and natural hand appearance.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
In lieu of baroque prosthetic gore and over-the-top CGI effects, the movie leans into silence and darkness for much of its 81-minute run time.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2025
Smith, her wife, makes occasional appearances but is a presence behind the scenes, too, setting up the shots or helping Green into the prosthetic belly.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Puma drew inspiration from Para athletes who, despite using prosthetic blades, perform at an exceptionally high level.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 25 Oct. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
In lieu of baroque prosthetic gore and over-the-top CGI effects, the movie leans into silence and darkness for much of its 81-minute run time.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2025
Smith, her wife, makes occasional appearances but is a presence behind the scenes, too, setting up the shots or helping Green into the prosthetic belly.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Puma drew inspiration from Para athletes who, despite using prosthetic blades, perform at an exceptionally high level.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Prosthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosthetic. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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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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