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
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: of, relating to, or constituting a nonprotein group of a conjugated protein
covalently-bound prosthetic groups
a heme prosthetic group
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In Jamie Lloyd’s celebrated British production of Crimp’s adaptation that came to the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2022, no prosthetic schnoz was employed.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
His Due With a Transformed Version of His Debut Album
Stan gained 15 pounds for the role to reflect Trump’s body transformation; the costume department also made a padded suit with a prosthetic belly.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024
The 2023 line included several different Barbies and Kens in wheelchairs, Barbies and Kens with vitiligo, the first doll with Down syndrome and a Ken with a prosthetic leg.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 23 July 2024
For example, Amy Purdy — the talented and beautiful para- olympian who was partnered with Derek Hough in season 18 — was dancing on prosthetic legs.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Sep. 2024
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
His Due With a Transformed Version of His Debut Album
Stan gained 15 pounds for the role to reflect Trump’s body transformation; the costume department also made a padded suit with a prosthetic belly.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024
The 2023 line included several different Barbies and Kens in wheelchairs, Barbies and Kens with vitiligo, the first doll with Down syndrome and a Ken with a prosthetic leg.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 23 July 2024
For example, Amy Purdy — the talented and beautiful para- olympian who was partnered with Derek Hough in season 18 — was dancing on prosthetic legs.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Sep. 2024
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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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