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PROSTHETIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Relating to or serving as a prosthesis

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

prosthesis (corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body)

Derivation:

prosthesis (corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Of or relating to prosthetics

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

prosthetics (the branch of medicine dealing with the production and use of artificial body parts)

Derivation:

prosthesis (corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body)

prosthetics (the branch of medicine dealing with the production and use of artificial body parts)

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