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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: of, relating to, or constituting a nonprotein group of a conjugated protein
covalently-bound prosthetic groups
a heme prosthetic group
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Of all the key wins are that for Mike Marino’s team in outstanding prosthetic make-up, the goods which morphed Farrell from one of the most good-looking leading men to the most notorious scarred and bloated villain.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Last year, researchers in Italy created an intricate unpowered prosthetic foot with a structure designed to closely replicate the bones in a real foot.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 15 July 2025
The Fashionistas series also includes dolls with vitiligo, prosthetic limbs and wheelchairs.
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In order to recover, Hank has to wear a prosthetic behind.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Last year, researchers in Italy created an intricate unpowered prosthetic foot with a structure designed to closely replicate the bones in a real foot.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 15 July 2025
The Fashionistas series also includes dolls with vitiligo, prosthetic limbs and wheelchairs.
—Piper Heath
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
In order to recover, Hank has to wear a prosthetic behind.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025
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“Prosthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosthetic. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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