medicalMH an artificial leg, tooth, or other part of the body which takes the place of a missing part 义肢;假体〔如假肢、假牙等〕
—prosthetic /-ˈθetɪk/adjectiveadj
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prosthesis• Most of his upperjaw was removed and a prosthesis was fitted.• A prosthesis used in a jointreplacement costs between $ 5,000 and $ 10,000.• Intimates knew him as Stumpy Will and remarked upon the craftsmanship and lifelike nature of his carvedelmprosthesis.• This child has a metal prosthesis and kickshell out of the others at football.• In much the same way computer simulation has been used in bioengineering in the design of prosthesis such as artificial limbs or hips.• Endoprosthesis placement was performed in the conventionalmanner using a plastic prosthesis for the bile and pancreatic ducts.
Originprosthesis
(1500-1600)Modern LatinGreek, “addition”, from prostithenai“to add to”