prosthetics
[ pros-thet-iks ]
/ prɒsˈθɛt ɪks /
noun (used with a singular or plural verb)
the branch of surgery or of dentistry that deals with the replacement of missing parts with artificial structures.
Compare prosthodontics.
the fabrication and fitting of prosthetic devices, especially artificial limbs.
Origin of prosthetics
First recorded in 1890–95; see origin at
prosthesis,
-ics
Words nearby prosthetics
prosternum,
prosthesis,
prosthetic,
prosthetic dentistry,
prosthetic group,
prosthetics,
prosthetist,
prosthion,
prosthodontics,
prosthodontist,
prostie
Definition for prosthetics (2 of 2)
prosthetic
[ pros-thet-ik ]
/ prɒsˈθɛt ɪk /
adjective
of or relating to an artificial body part or prosthesis: He was fitted for a prosthetic arm.
of or relating to the fields of surgical or dental prosthetics: advances in prosthetic technology.
of or relating to a substance, item, or process used to transform a person’s appearance temporarily, especially as a theatrical special effect: The final scene required painstaking application of prosthetic hair and skin.
noun
an artificial body part; a prosthesis: Hundreds of amputees volunteered to test the new prosthetics.
an appearance-altering substance or item applied temporarily to a person’s face or body, especially to create a theatrical special effect: Alien creatures are brought to life with realistic prosthetics.
Origin of prosthetic
OTHER WORDS FROM prosthetic
pros·thet·i·cal·ly, adverbBritish Dictionary definitions for prosthetics
prosthetics
/ (prɒsˈθɛtɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular)
the branch of surgery concerned with prosthesis
Medical definitions for prosthetics (1 of 2)
prosthetics
[ prŏs-thĕt′ĭks ]
n.
The branch of medicine or surgery that deals with the production and application of artificial body parts.
Other words from prosthetics
pros′the•tist (prŏs′thĭ-tĭst) n.Medical definitions for prosthetics (2 of 2)
prosthetic
[ prŏs-thĕt′ĭk ]
adj.
Serving as or relating to a prosthesis.
Of or relating to prosthetics.