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.—
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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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Farrell, 48, who dons a suit and prosthetic makeup for the franchise, has been vocal about his love for the character and his willingness to return for another season.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Image Image In late 2023, Moscow estimated that Russians would need a record 70,000 prosthetic limbs yearly, a drastic increase.
—Nanna Heitmann, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
The Medicare program's 80% coverage of prosthetic limbs mirrors its coverage for other services.
—Michelle Andrews | Kff Health News, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
Farrell spent a bit of his speech thanking the makeup artist that designed and applied his prosthetic makeup each morning on set.
—Peter Larsen, Orange County Register, 5 Jan. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Image Image In late 2023, Moscow estimated that Russians would need a record 70,000 prosthetic limbs yearly, a drastic increase.
—Nanna Heitmann, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
The Medicare program's 80% coverage of prosthetic limbs mirrors its coverage for other services.
—Michelle Andrews | Kff Health News, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
Farrell spent a bit of his speech thanking the makeup artist that designed and applied his prosthetic makeup each morning on set.
—Peter Larsen, Orange County Register, 5 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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