Definition of Prosthesis

1. Noun. Corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body.

Exact synonyms: Prosthetic Device
Generic synonyms: Corrective, Restorative
Specialized synonyms: Glass Eye, Implant, Obturator, Leg, Peg, Pegleg, Wooden Leg
Derivative terms: Prosthetic, Prosthetic, Prosthetist

Definition of Prosthesis

1. n. The addition to the human body of some artificial part, to replace one that is wanting, as a log or an eye; -- called also prothesis.

Definition of Prosthesis

1. [n -THESES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prosthesis

prostate
prostatectomies
prostatectomy
prostates
prostate cancer
prostate gland
prostate specific antigen
prostatic
prostatic adenocarcinoma
prostatism
prostatisms
prostatitis
prostatitises
prostheon
prostheses
prosthesis (current term)
prosthetic
prosthetically
prosthetics
prosthetic device
prosthetist
prosthetists
prosthion
prosthodontia
prosthodontic
prosthodontics
prosthodontist
prosthodontists
prostie
prosties

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