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
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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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This insight underscores the necessity of integrating tactile sensations into prosthetic technology.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
No, not really, but the good thing is that there were specific prosthetic stages.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
An exclusive clip from the film (above) shows that prosthetic work through an interaction between Tink and Michael.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
White said the actor’s strong bone structure and expressive eyes are a prosthetic makeup designer’s dream.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 2 Jan. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
No, not really, but the good thing is that there were specific prosthetic stages.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
An exclusive clip from the film (above) shows that prosthetic work through an interaction between Tink and Michael.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
White said the actor’s strong bone structure and expressive eyes are a prosthetic makeup designer’s dream.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 2 Jan. 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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