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
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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Her prosthetic eyes are part of a larger attitude of confidence and determination to live an independent, financially stable life her parents could be proud of.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2025
The cost of a prosthetic limb is in excess of $3,000 and far beyond his means.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Apr. 2025
The cost of a prosthetic limb is more than $3,000, far beyond his means.
—Ghaith Alsayed and Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
The bride and model, Rebekah, was born without a right forearm and had a black prosthetic hand, a myoelectric prosthesis.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2025
The cost of a prosthetic limb is in excess of $3,000 and far beyond his means.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Apr. 2025
The cost of a prosthetic limb is more than $3,000, far beyond his means.
—Ghaith Alsayed and Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
The bride and model, Rebekah, was born without a right forearm and had a black prosthetic hand, a myoelectric prosthesis.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 7 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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