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
Similar prevention is recommended if you have leaky, prolapsed, or prosthetic heart valves. Consumer Reports
also : of or relating to prosthetics
prosthetic research
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a nonprotein group of a conjugated protein
covalently-bound prosthetic groups
a heme prosthetic group

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Part of the problem could be that, as many in the fashion world have noted, the prosthetic boobs felt like a cheap shot at internet virality that distracted from the actual clothes. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2025 In this new era, the first footprint on the Moon could possibly be made by a prosthetic limb. Jesse Rhoades, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025 Currently, the robotic hand can be controlled using EMG signals, which are traditionally used by people with upper-limb loss to control myoelectric prosthetic hands. New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025 As an added touch, a special effects technician stood on the bridge in a greenscreen suit and threw prosthetic limbs into the air. Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for prosthetic

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of prosthetic was in 1872

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“Prosthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosthetic. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

prosthetic

adjective
1
: of, relating to, or being a prosthesis
a prosthetic device
prosthetic limbs
also : of or relating to prosthetics
prosthetic research
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a nonprotein group of a conjugated protein

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