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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The plan was always to reveal Abbot’s military past and his prosthetic leg at the end of the season, according to Gemmill.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 11 Apr. 2025
Dossey receives physical therapy for a new pair of prosthetic legs.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2025
Later, in the park, Jack removes his prosthetic leg, and the implication is that he’s been to war — actual war — and it’s given him the perspective needed to know what Robby is going through.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
The technology can also stimulate the brain, which has potential to treat a number of neurological diseases as well as improve coordination with prosthetic limbs.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 11 Apr. 2025
Dossey receives physical therapy for a new pair of prosthetic legs.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2025
Later, in the park, Jack removes his prosthetic leg, and the implication is that he’s been to war — actual war — and it’s given him the perspective needed to know what Robby is going through.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
The technology can also stimulate the brain, which has potential to treat a number of neurological diseases as well as improve coordination with prosthetic limbs.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prosthetic
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“Prosthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosthetic. Accessed 25 Apr. 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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