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adjective pros·thet·ic \ präs-ˈthe-tik \

Definition of prosthetic

1 :of or relating to a prosthesis or prosthetics

2 :of, relating to, or constituting a nonprotein group of a conjugated protein

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prosthetically

play \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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Palagi received a basic prosthetic leg in February, allowing her to ditch the crutches.

— suzanne baker, Naperville Sun, "Naperville woman who became amputee a year ago prepping for Chicago Triathlon," 18 Aug. 2017
Still several months away from the formal fitting of new prosthetic legs, Carter spoke of his ordeal Tuesday.

— charles rabin, miamiherald, "Motorcycle crash took revered cop’s legs, but not his spirit," 15 Aug. 2017
Bradley had diabetes that he hadn't properly treated, got a prosthetic leg earlier this month and wanted to get back to work, Rose said.

— claire galofaro andjim anderson, Cincinnati.com, "Ky. fiancee: Driver in truck trafficking case generous man," 25 July 2017
In the medical field, the technology has been used to help disabled patients control prosthetic limbs by thinking about their movements.

— jonece starr dunigan, AL.com, "UAB study: hackers can use brainwave-sensing headsets to steal personal information," 30 June 2017
In the medical field, the technology has been used to help disabled patients control prosthetic limbs by thinking about their movements.

— jonece starr dunigan, AL.com, "Speeding possible factor in Hale County wreck," 29 June 2017
Evoking a looming creature out of a David Cronenberg flick, the da Vinci Surgical System stands in as mechanical Frankenstein and prosthetic appendage to the maternal figure who operates it but is never actually seen.

— michael workman, chicagotribune.com, "'Material Eyes' video probes link between humans, robots at surgical science museum," 28 June 2017
Come for the dance moves; stay for the crazy prosthetic leg wound.

— joanna robinson, VanityFair.com, "Watch Nicole Kidman, Colin Farrell, and the Cast of The Beguiled Do Hamilton," 28 June 2017
The four youths are part of a group of victims who have been getting treatment and free prosthetic limbs in the U.S. since 2015.

— Washington Post, "New limbs for growing bodies: Mutilated albinos get refitted," 27 June 2017

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First Known Use of prosthetic

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adjective pros·thet·ic \ präs-ˈthet-ik \

medical Definition of prosthetic

1 :of, relating to, or being a prosthesis

a prosthetic device

prosthetic limbs

; also :of or relating to prosthetics

prosthetic research

2 :of, relating to, or constituting a nonprotein group of a conjugated protein

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prosthetically

play \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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