Prosthetics (Noun)
Meaning
The branch of medicine dealing with the production and use of artificial body parts.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The doctor specialized in prosthetics and helped many amputees regain their mobility and independence.
- Advances in prosthetics have led to the development of highly realistic and functional artificial limbs.
- The hospital's prosthetics department worked closely with patients to design and fit customized prosthetic devices.
- Prosthetics have become increasingly sophisticated, with some artificial limbs now controlled by the user's thoughts.
- The prosthetics lab used 3D printing technology to create custom prosthetic limbs for patients with unique needs.