endoprosthesis

noun

en·​do·​pros·​the·​sis -präs-ˈthē-səs How to pronounce endoprosthesis (audio)
plural endoprostheses -ˌsēz How to pronounce endoprosthesis (audio)
: an artificial device to replace a missing bodily part that is placed inside the body

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“Endoprosthesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/endoprosthesis. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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