Definition of Prosthetics

1. Noun. The branch of medicine dealing with the production and use of artificial body parts.

Generic synonyms: Medical Specialty, Medicine
Derivative terms: Prosthetic

Definition of Prosthetics

1. Noun. (plural of prosthetic) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Prosthetics

1. [n]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prosthetics

prostatorrhoea
prostatotomies
prostatotomy
prosternum
prosthaphæreses
prosthaphæresis
prostheon
prostheses
prosthesis
prosthetic
prosthetic device
prosthetic group
prosthetically
prostheticist
prostheticists
prosthetics (current term)
prosthetist
prosthetists
prosthion
prosthodontia
prosthodontic
prosthodontics
prosthodontist
prosthodontists
prosthologist
prosthologists
prosti-tot
prosties

Literary usage of Prosthetics

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. American Journal of Dental Science by American Society of Dental Surgeons (1896)
"ARTICLE III, A FEW NOTES ON DENTAL prosthetics. ... yet we are forced to admit that prosthetics and surgery are indispensable, and that it is our duty to ..."

2. Catalyzing Inquiry at the Interface of Computing and Biology by John C. Wooley, Herbert Lin (2005)
"... and construction of biologic circuits. Such suites are as yet unavailable (but see Box 9.3). 9.4 NEURAL INFORMATION PROCESSING AND NEURAL prosthetics ..."

3. Landmine Monitor Report 1999: Toward a Mine-free World by International Campaign to Ban Land Mines, International Campaign to Ban Landmines (1999)
"The Institute of Orthopedic prosthetics is located in Belgrade.25 This is the only institution in the FRY that can provide full treatment for landmine ..."

4. Guide to Disability and Rehabilitation Periodicalsby DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"... Health 19 Canadian Journal of Rehabilitation 20 Candlelighters Quarterly, The 20 Capabilities: Communicating the Science of prosthetics and Orthotics 20 ..."

5. Social Security Programs in the U. S. by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"... prosthetics, and orthotics and prosthetic devices; home health services, outpatient prescribed drugs; and inpa- tient and outpatient hospital services. ..."

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