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prosthesis Definition

pros·the·sis (präs′t̸hə sis; for 2, usually präs t̸hē′-)

noun

  1. prothesis (sense )
  2. pl. -·the′·ses′-t̸hē′sēz′Med.
    1. the replacement of a missing part of the body, as a limb, eye, or tooth, by an artificial substitute
    2. such a substitute

Etymology: LL < Gr prosthesis < prostithenai < pros, to, at + tithenai, to place, do

prosthesis Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • cement: In contrast, the patient with a cemented prosthesis is typically permitted to place weight on the limb within a few days of surgery.
  • implant: Examine and evaluate occlusal factors in the provision of implant retained prosthesis.
  • wear: Some women decide not to have reconstruction or wear a prosthesis.
  • use: The Surgeon must always use a trial prosthesis for trial purposes.
  • make: We always have to make sure the prosthesis is the right length.

Preposition: in

  • replacement: Factors of interest The effectiveness of hip prostheses in primary total hip replacement.

Adjective modifier

  • implant-retained: The module entails each postgraduate undertaking the clinical management of an implant-retained prosthesis under supervision.
  • cementless: A patient with a cementless prosthesis is restricted from placing weight on the limb for several weeks.
  • penile: Penile Prosthesis - Don't need straps, buckles or belts.
  • retinal: Methods An ASR retinal prosthesis was implanted 20 degrees from the fovea in 10 people with RP.
  • removable: For guidance discuss the planning and design needs of your patients ' removable prosthesis with a supervisor or your tutor.
  • facial: Remember - When we make molded eyes, cosmetic shells and facial prostheses we specially shape and color them to suit each individual patient.

Modifies a noun

  • design: For inclusion, studies had to provide clinical outcome data for specified prosthesis designs.
  • cost: It does not include any prosthesis costs or the consultants ' professional fees, as these are extra.

Noun used with modifier

  • silicone: You can use your full weight silicone prosthesis or a swim prosthesis in a mastectomy swimsuit.
  • hip: Perhaps there are lessons to be learned from the news on hip prostheses.
  • knee: Over the last decade there have been considerable advances in design, materials and technology of hip and knee prostheses.
  • limb: The Touch EMAS system is the world's first fully modular prosthetic arm for patients requiring upper limb prostheses.
  • breast: Breast prostheses A breast prosthesis is an artificial breast form which you wear in your bra.
  • valve: Atrial fibrillation associated with heart valve disease, valve prosthesis, heart failure, intracardiac thrombus, or thyrotoxicosis.