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
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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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Bell-Johnson is known as One Leg and uses a prosthetic limb after losing his leg as a child in a train accident.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated February 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Ever since, the project has evolved to involve a full ecosystem of athletes and designers, all working together to create adaptive equipment for mountain sports and developing prosthetic solutions for skiing, ski touring and snowboarding.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
The role required Newsome to wear prosthetic makeup for the first time, and the experience definitely made an impression.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
For extra insurance, Glasser and her team, makeup artists Malina Stearns and Chelsea Delfino, used Telesis glue, an extra-strong medical-grade prosthetic adhesive that can hold up against far heavier materials than nipple rings and a light-as-air chiffon dress.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
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Emerson Clarridge
updated February 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Ever since, the project has evolved to involve a full ecosystem of athletes and designers, all working together to create adaptive equipment for mountain sports and developing prosthetic solutions for skiing, ski touring and snowboarding.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
The role required Newsome to wear prosthetic makeup for the first time, and the experience definitely made an impression.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
For extra insurance, Glasser and her team, makeup artists Malina Stearns and Chelsea Delfino, used Telesis glue, an extra-strong medical-grade prosthetic adhesive that can hold up against far heavier materials than nipple rings and a light-as-air chiffon dress.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
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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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