an artificial body part to replace a missing limb.

An artificial form. In the case of breast cancer following mastectomy, a breast form that can be worn inside a bra.

An artificial replacement for a part of the body that no longer works such as a knee or hip joint.

prostheses - an artificial device used to replace a missing body part, such as a limb, a tooth, an eye, or a heart valve. Some are mere attachments, while sensory prostheses respond to the electrical impulses sent to muscles and allow for limited control of an artificial device for actions such as raising and arm and contracting and opening an artificial hand.

An artificial part designed and fitted to overcome a defect in the body. A breast prosthesis is padding that fits within the bra to give the shape of breast tissue.

An artificial part e.g. artificial hip joint.

A device used to replace a missing body part, such as false teeth placed to maintain the upper jaw arch form and/or to aid speech function

(pros-thee-sis) : an artificial form, such as a breast prosthesis, that can be worn under the clothing after a mastectomy.

Any artificial part of the human body. (i.e. limbs, eye, teeth or joints)

Surgeons may replace affected joints with artificial joints called prostheses, which can last from 10 to 15 years or more. These joints can be made from metal alloys, high-density plastic, and ceramic material, and can be joined to bone surfaces by special cements. About 10 percent may need revision. Surgeons choose the design and components of prostheses according to their patient's weight, sex, age, activity level, and other medical conditions.

An artificial device used to replace an extremity that is partially or totally missing; commonly referred to as an artificial limb (plural is prostheses).

An artificial leg, arm, or other body part.

Relating to a dental appliance/restoration replacing missing teeth and/or their associated structures.

An artificial organ, blood vessel, valve, or other body part.

Custom designed and/or fitted anatomical devices applied externally to the human body for the purpose of restoring congenital and/or acquired neuromuscular and musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the human body associated with the complete or partial absence of a limb.

A replacement for missing teeth. May be full or partial, removable or non-removable.

the technical name for an implant that is placed under the chest muscle in breast reconstruction.

corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body

a device designed to replace a missing part of the body or to make a

a device designed to replace, as much as possible, the function or appearance of a missing limb or body part

a device designed to restore function to an individual who has undergone the amputation of a limb

a device or an artificial substitute designed to replace, as much as

a device that replaces the function of a lost or disabled body part

a fake body part

a functioning part of your body

a good choice for women who do not want additional surgery and who are comfortable with their changed body image

a medical device that is used to replace a missing appendage, limb or other external human body part, including an upper or lower limb, hand, foot or breast

an artefact that replaces part of a human body

an artificial replacement for a portion of the body that is missing or disfigured

an extension of a person's limb, thus the user knows its position without visual feedback

a replacement for a missing body part

a replacement for a missing part or a device which assists in the performance of a natural function

An artificial or replacement body part

Artificial substitute for an absent part of the body. Breast Reconstruction

an artificial replacement e.g. for an amputated limb. See also: Endoprosthesis

An artificial breast worn after mastectomy to provide a natural profile in clothing. Same as breast form.

An artificial replacement for something that is missing on the body, such as a breast or limb.

a man-made replacement for a body part.

with respect to dentistry, any type of appliance that replaces actual missing teeth. This can range from a bridge, replacing a single missing tooth to a removable appliance, such as a denture, replacing all missing teeth.

an artificial part designed and fitted to overcome a defect in the body. A breast prosthesis is synthetic material to give the contour and density of the breast.

an artifical device to replace a damaged or missing part of the body.

An appliance or device used to replace a missing part of the body.

An artificial replacement part, such as an artificial valve is called prosthesis.

An artificial replacement for a lost part. in dentistry, it is used strictly for dental replacement.

Artificial replacement of a missing body part.

An artificial replacement for body parts that may be missing or defective

An artificial body part such as an artificial leg or arm. The term prosthesis is also used to describe some of the implants used in the body such as a hip or knee replacement device.

a manufactured device used to replace a normal body part or function

An artificial replacement, for example, of a bone or an eye or breast.

An artificial replacement for a missing part of the body such as a breast or limb

pross-thee-sis] A device that is used to replace the appearance and/or function of a removed organ. For example, the plastic eye that is placed beneath the eyelids to simulate a removed eye.

An artificial replacement for a missing or damaged anatomical body part

An artificial replacement for a missing body part, often used for cosmetic purposes

An artificial substitute or replacement of a part of the body such as a tooth, eye, hip, knee, leg, arm, etc. A prosthesis is designed for both functional and/or cosmetic reasons.

(pros-THEE-sis) An artificial replacement of a part of the body.

An artificial replacement of, for example, a bone.

(n.)--an artificial replacement for a body part, either external or internal (pl: prostheses)

a device that is substituted for a diseased or missing part of the body.

Any artificial restoration, such as a bridge (fixed prosthesis) or partial denture (removable prosthesis).

an artificial appliance such as a bridge, denture, or implant, used to replace missing teeth.

An artificial replacement of any part of the body.

Designs and fits artificial limbs for individuals who have suffered an amputation.

A device, such as an artificial leg, that replaces a part of the body. Return to Document

An artificial replacement for a part of the body that has been surgically removed, such as a limb or an eye.

An artificial substitute for a missing part of the human body.

A man-made substitute for a missing body part such as an arm or a leg; also an implant such as for the hip.

There are two types of prostheses: 1) A permanent surgical implant, usually a plastic sac filled with fluid, that is placed through a surgical incision in the skin. 2) A removable prosthesis which can be worn outside the body in a bra cup.

An artificial substitute for an absent body part, such as a breast prosthesis.

An object that takes the place of a body part such as an artificial limb when a leg is amputated, or a silicone breast can be placed into a bra when a breast has been removed.

An artificial replacement of an absent part of the body.

A device that replaces or mimics performance of a natural body part or function.

Dental-an artificial replacement of one or more teeth and/or associated structures.

Artificial device to replace or assist damaged or missing bodily parts.

(pros-THEE-sis): An artificial replacement for a body part.

Replacement device for a body part, for example an artificial limb.

An artificial replacement of a part of the body, such as a tooth, a facial bone, the palate, or a joint.

An artificial part to replace missing teeth and their associated structures.

Any artificial body part.

(pl. prostheses) - an artificial device used to replace a missing body part. A shoulder prosthesis is usually made of metal and plastic.

An artificial appliance for the replacement for a body part

Artificial replacement of any part of the body, definitive prosthesis – a prosthesis to be used for an extended period of time; interim prosthesis - a provisional prosthesis designed for use over a limited period of time, after which it is to be replaced by a more definitive restoration.

An artificial body part to replace something that has been removed or is missing, such as a limb, breast or tooth.

Fake body part. Can be internal (for example, silicon ball inserted in scrotum to replace testicle) or external (for example, false breast).

A cemented or removable replacement for missing teeth.

The technical term for some artificial part. A partial denture is called a removable prosthesis. A bridge is called a fixed prosthesis.

An artificial body part which is designed to form a permanent part of your body and is surgically implanted for one or more of the following purposes: to replace a joint or ligament to replace one or more heart valves to replace the aorta or an arterial blood vessel to replace a sphincter muscle to replace the lens or cornea of the eye to control urinary incontinence (bladder control) to act as a heart pacemaker to remove excess fluid from the brain to reconstruct a breast following surgery for cancer.

An artificial body part such as an artificial leg, arm or foot, which replaces a missing or damaged body part. "Prosthesis" can also used to describe some of the implants used in the body like an elbow replacement device for example.

Artificial eye; anything that replaces normal anatomy

An artificial or substitute body part.

A prosthesis (plural prostheses) is any artificial device that is attached to the body as an aid. Prostheses include dentures, artificial limbs, hearing aids, implanted pacemakers.

A specially made replacement for a part of the body that's been removed, such as a breast or limb.

An artificial device that replaces a missing body part

an artificial replacement of a part of the body. A penile prosthesis may be considered if the patient has had erectile dysfunction for about one year following cancer treatment and nonsurgical therapy has either failed or is unacceptable.Prosthesis is an effective form of therapy in many patients, but it requires an operation to implant a device in the penis. Surgery can cause complications, such as mechanical failure or infection, which may require removal of the prosthesis and re-operation.

Artificial medical device that is not surgically implanted which is used to replace a missing limb or appendage such as artificial limbs, hands, fingers, feet or toes. Note: this does not include devices, which do not have an impact on the musculoskeletal functions of the body (e.g., artificial eyes or appliances for the eyes, dental plates, and largely cosmetic devices such as wigs, artificial breasts, eyelashes, ears and noses).

(pros'the-sis) derived from a Greek word meaning addition Prosthesis is a fabricated substitute for a missing part of the body. A Prosthetic can be used to replace a body part externally (artificial limb) or internally (artificial hip joint). Prosthetic can be cosmetic or functional. If they do not have sensation or any power they are called as body powered prosthesis. Some prosthesis are externally powered to be more versatile and more functional than cosmetic. Improved materials, new designs and better evaluation and fitting techniques have resulted in prosthesis that is lighter and stronger

An artificial device to replace a limb, tooth, or other body part.

Artificial limb. (Plural: prostheses [prahs thee sees

An artificial body, part, which is designed to form a permanent part of the body. Some policies do not pay for this and some only pay for certain prosthesis on a published list.

an artificial device to replace or augment a missing or impaired part of the body. (i.e. limbs, eye, teeth or joints)

An external breast form that may be worn in a bra after a mastectomy. Also, prosthesis is the technical name of a breast form that is place under the skin in breast reconstruction.

An artificial form, such as a breast pros-quadrantectomy. See mastectomy.

An artificial replacement for the mouth used in dentistry.

Surgically implanted artificial parts of the body, such as replacement hips or knees.

(single), prostheses (plural) An artificial form that replaces a part of the body, such as a breast, that has been removed by surgery.

An artificial replacement for a missing body part, such as an artificial limb or a breast form.

an external breast form that fits into a bra after mastectomy.

An artificial substitute for a missing body part.

A false body part. For example, a woman who has had a breast removed may decide to wear a breast prosthesis inside her bra.

An artificial replacement for a missing limb or other body part. If the prosthetic part simulates all of the functions (or more) of the natural part, it is called bionic.

An artificial replacement of a part of the body. A breast prosthesis is a breast form worn under clothing.

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In medicine, a prosthesis is an artificial extension that replaces a missing body part. Prostheses are typically used to replace parts lost by injury (traumatic) or missing from birth (congenital) or to supplement defective body parts.