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
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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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And John McFall, a Paralympian with a prosthetic leg who works for the European Space Agency, this year became the first person with a physical disability ever to be medically cleared to fly to the International Space Station.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Serema gets several adjustments with her new prosthetic arm, recalling the aftermath of being macheted at age 12.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
In total, there were 22 prosthetic pieces and a wig applied to Johnson via a team of nearly 20 makeup artists working four hours each day (including Johnson’s personal makeup artist, Björn Rehbein).
—Bill Desowitz, HollywoodReporter, 13 Dec. 2025
Billy Corso and his close associate Kenny Myers were masterful prosthetic makeup artists.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Serema gets several adjustments with her new prosthetic arm, recalling the aftermath of being macheted at age 12.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
In total, there were 22 prosthetic pieces and a wig applied to Johnson via a team of nearly 20 makeup artists working four hours each day (including Johnson’s personal makeup artist, Björn Rehbein).
—Bill Desowitz, HollywoodReporter, 13 Dec. 2025
Billy Corso and his close associate Kenny Myers were masterful prosthetic makeup artists.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 12 Dec. 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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