noun
- an artificial body part (such as a limb, tooth, or eye) that replaces a missing or defective part
Usage: medical
Examples
- After the accident, she was fitted with a prosthesis to replace her missing leg.
- Modern prosthetic devices can be controlled by muscle movements.
- The dental prosthesis restored his ability to chew properly.
- Advances in technology have made prostheses more comfortable and functional.
- He learned to walk again with the help of his new prosthesis.
- The prosthetic arm allowed her to regain independence in daily activities.