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
Sheela RamanSimilar prevention is recommended if you have leaky, prolapsed, or prosthetic heart valves.—Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports2
: of, relating to, or constituting a nonprotein group of a conjugated protein
covalently-bound prosthetic groups
a heme prosthetic group
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With amniotic fluids, prosthetic horns, and surreal dance sequences, Gaga pushed the viewer to accept beauty in all forms — especially in transhumanist imagery.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
One of the models wore realistic looking size DD prosthetic boobs on the runway.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Designed to give the feel of a real film set, the demonstrations include rain machines, costuming, makeup, prop work, prosthetic creations and camera setups.
—Asher Price, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
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
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Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
One of the models wore realistic looking size DD prosthetic boobs on the runway.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Designed to give the feel of a real film set, the demonstrations include rain machines, costuming, makeup, prop work, prosthetic creations and camera setups.
—Asher Price, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
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
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“Prosthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosthetic. Accessed 27 Mar. 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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