Prosthesis

/prɑːsˈθiːsɪs/

noun

An artificial body part, such as a leg, a heart, or a breast, which replaces or supplements a missing or damaged part of the body.

After the accident, he had to use a prosthesis in place of his missing leg.

Technical

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The term 'prosthesis' denotes a medical device custom-designed for each individual's needs.

Her prosthesis allowed her to walk after she lost her foot to diabetes.

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Prostheses are functional devices and not just for appearance; they can restore abilities like walking or gripping.

After extensive training, his arm prosthesis enabled him to hold a pen again.

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Using a prosthesis can have a significant emotional impact as it involves adaptation and may affect self-image.

It took her some time to emotionally accept her prosthesis as a part of her body image.

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