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
Consumer Reports2
: of, relating to, or constituting a nonprotein group of a conjugated protein
covalently-bound prosthetic groups
a heme prosthetic group
Examples of prosthetic in a Sentence
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The film, released at Sundance earlier this year, features Eisenberg and co-star Riley Keough dressed in prosthetic bodysuits to portray a family of sasquatches journeying across North America.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
All of them are played by Robert Downey Jr. in various states of prosthetic makeup: A CIA operative, a college professor, a film director and a congressman.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Simply put, the main advantage of the chip is its ability to directly interact with computers and other types of hardware, including prosthetic devices.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
Unlike other systems that create sensations for people with prosthetic limbs, the MiniTouch sensor does not require surgery.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Mar. 2024
The blessing of Bernstein’s children also provided a layer of protection when Cooper, who is not Jewish, was criticized for using a prosthetic nose to portray Bernstein, who is Jewish.
—Julia Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024
In the series of snaps, Anderson, 55, smiles and poses with prosthetic makeup underneath his chin and a product that appears to be an adhesive around his ears.
—Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Switzerland Engineers created a device that allows people with prosthetic limbs to feel temperature for the first time.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Mar. 2024
Experimental BCIs help paralyzed people communicate, use the internet, and move prosthetic limbs.
—Caitlin Kelly, WIRED, 11 Mar. 2024
Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
All of them are played by Robert Downey Jr. in various states of prosthetic makeup: A CIA operative, a college professor, a film director and a congressman.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Simply put, the main advantage of the chip is its ability to directly interact with computers and other types of hardware, including prosthetic devices.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
Unlike other systems that create sensations for people with prosthetic limbs, the MiniTouch sensor does not require surgery.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Mar. 2024
The blessing of Bernstein’s children also provided a layer of protection when Cooper, who is not Jewish, was criticized for using a prosthetic nose to portray Bernstein, who is Jewish.
—Julia Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024
In the series of snaps, Anderson, 55, smiles and poses with prosthetic makeup underneath his chin and a product that appears to be an adhesive around his ears.
—Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Switzerland Engineers created a device that allows people with prosthetic limbs to feel temperature for the first time.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Mar. 2024
Experimental BCIs help paralyzed people communicate, use the internet, and move prosthetic limbs.
—Caitlin Kelly, WIRED, 11 Mar. 2024
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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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