Prosthesis

/prɒsˈθiːsɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An artificial device that is used to replace a missing body part.

After losing his leg in the accident, he was fitted with a prosthesis to help him walk again.

An artificial device used to assist or enhance a body function.

The dentist recommended a dental prosthesis to restore her smile.

A device or part that substitutes for a missing or damaged biological structure.

The technological advancements in prosthesis have significantly improved the quality of life for amputees.

From Greek 'prosthesis', meaning 'addition or application'.

my new prosthesis

Refers to a recently fitted artificial limb or body part.

to fit a prosthesis

The process of customizing and adjusting the prosthetic device for a user.

living with a prosthesis

Describes the lifestyle adjustments and adaptations of someone using an artificial limb.

amputation

The surgical removal of a limb or part of a limb.

rehabilitation

The process of helping a person to return to health after injury or to adapt to new conditions.

orthotics

Devices applied externally to limbs to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities.

fake leg

He has a fake leg after his accident.

peg leg

In the pirate movie, he wore a peg leg as a prosthesis.