prosthesis

/prɑːsˈθiːsɪs/
noun
  1. An artificial body part, such as a limb, tooth, or joint, that replaces a missing or damaged one.
    • The dentist fitted her with a dental prosthesis to replace the missing tooth.
    • After losing his leg in an accident, he received a modern prosthesis that allowed him to walk again.
    • Advances in technology have made prostheses lighter and more comfortable to wear.
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