prosthesis
|pros/the/sis|
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/prɑːsˈθiːsɪs/
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/prɒsˈθiːsɪs/
artificial replacement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'prosthesis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'prosthesis,' where 'pros-' meant 'in addition to' and 'thesis' meant 'placing.'
Historical Evolution
'prosthesis' changed from the Greek word 'prosthesis' and eventually became the modern English word 'prosthesis'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'addition or attachment,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an artificial device replacing a body part'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an artificial device that replaces a missing body part, which may be lost through trauma, disease, or a condition present at birth.
The patient was fitted with a prosthesis after the amputation.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45