Prosthetics Meaning in English

word · lemma: prosthetic

US

pɹɑsˈθɛtɪks

prah-THET-iks

UK

pɹəsθˈɛtɪks

pruhs-THET-iks

Definition

Artificial devices that replace missing body parts, such as arms, legs, or teeth. Used to help people regain normal function and appearance.

Usage & Nuances

'Prosthetics' is usually used in a medical or technical context. It can refer to the overall field (the study/design of artificial limbs) or to the devices themselves (artificial limbs or body parts). Common phrases include 'prosthetic limb' and 'prosthetics technician'.

• Spanish: prótesis - prótesis (plural)
• Portuguese (BR): prótese - próteses (plural)
• Portuguese (PT): prótese - próteses (plural)
• Chinese (Simplified): 假肢 - 義體
• Chinese (Traditional): 義肢 - 義體
• Hindi: कृत्रिम अंग
• Arabic: الأطراف الاصطناعية - الأطراف الصناعية
• Bengali: প্রোস্থেটিক্স - কৃত্রিম অঙ্গ
• Russian: протезирование - протезы
• Japanese: 義肢装具 - 義肢
• Vietnamese: chân tay giả - thiết bị giả
• Korean: 의지 - 인공 보조기
• Turkish: protezler - protez bilimi
• Urdu: مصنوعی اعضا
• Indonesian: prostetik - alat tubuh buatan

Example Sentences

Prosthetics help people walk after losing a leg.

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Doctors use prosthetics to replace missing arms.

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Prosthetics can also replace teeth.

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She studied prosthetics because she wanted to help amputees live better lives.

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Modern prosthetics are light and allow people to move more naturally.

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There's a whole field called prosthetics dedicated to designing better artificial limbs.

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