prosthetics

noun
UK: /prɒsˈθetɪks/
US: /prɑːsˈθetɪks/

  1. Artificial body parts that replace missing ones, like arms or legs.

    1. He uses prosthetics because of an accident.
    2. Modern prosthetics allow athletes to compete at high levels after limb loss.

  2. The field of making and fitting artificial body parts.

    1. She studies prosthetics at the university.
    2. Advances in prosthetics are improving the quality of life for many people with disabilities.
prosthetics adjective

  1. Relating to prosthetics; artificial.

    1. This is a prosthetics arm.
    2. The prosthetics industry is rapidly evolving with new materials and technologies.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prosthetics" in English means: Artificial body parts that replace missing ones, like arms or legs., The field of making and fitting artificial body parts..

The phonetic transcription of "prosthetics" is /prɒsˈθetɪks/ in British English and /prɑːsˈθetɪks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "prosthetics": "He uses prosthetics because of an accident.". More examples on the page.