Definitions

1. noun

an artificial replacement for a missing body part, such as an arm or leg

“The patient will need to undergo extensive rehabilitation to learn how to use her new prostheses.”

2. noun

a device that replaces or supports a body part

“The hiker wore a prostheses on her knee to stabilize it after the injury.”

3. noun

a device that is attached to the body to correct a physical defect or deformity

“The orthopedic surgeon used prostheses to straighten the patient’s crooked spine.”

4. noun

a device that is attached to the body to enhance or restore physical function

“The bionic prostheses allowed the paraplegic to walk again.”