prosthetic

adjective

pros·thet·ic präs-ˈthe-tik

: 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

Similar prevention is recommended if you have leaky, prolapsed, or prosthetic heart valves.—

Consumer Reports

also : of or relating to prosthetics

prosthetic research

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

covalently-bound prosthetic groups

a heme prosthetic group

prosthetically

präs-ˈthe-ti-k(ə-)lē

adverb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Klein said a medical consultant taught them to practice on a prosthetic arm before eventually practicing on one another. —

Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2022 The prosthetic right arm is the clear giveaway, not to mention the voice actresses being the same (at least in Japanese). —

Ollie Barder, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2022 Carroll specializes in creating prosthetic limbs for amputees. —

Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2022 Because of Michelle's extreme weight loss, a prosthetic piece [created by Todd Watson] was designed to cover Elle's hairline. —

Lauren Huff, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2022 He was fitted with a prosthetic leg, paid for by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. —

John Johnston, The Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2022 The effects, which favor remarkable prosthetic makeup over digital work, are astonishing, expertly balancing fright and whimsy. —

Barry Levitt, Vulture, 7 Dec. 2022 As Sean Penn’s prosthetic makeup and hair designer on Gaslit, Kazu Hiro had to turn the two-time Oscar winner into former U.S. Attorney General John Mitchell. —

Hilton Dresden, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 June 2022 That was several different characters who went through prosthetic makeup. —

Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2022 See More

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