prosthesis
Meaning: An artificial device that replaces a missing body part, such as a limb, joint, tooth, or eye, designed to restore function or appearance.
The plural is 'prostheses' and the adjective form is 'prosthetic.' Prostheses range from simple cosmetic devices to advanced bionic limbs controlled by nerve signals. The field of prosthetics has expanded considerably in recent decades, driven by advances in materials science and robotics. Collocations include 'fitted with a prosthesis,' 'prosthetic limb,' and 'dental prosthesis.'
Examples
- After months of rehabilitation, he was fitted with a prosthesis that allowed him to walk unaided. 经过数月的康复治疗,他装上了假肢,能够独立行走了。Tras meses de rehabilitación, le colocaron una prótesis que le permitió caminar sin ayuda.数か月のリハビリを経て、彼は自力で歩行できる義肢を装着した。수개월간의 재활 끝에 그는 보조 없이 보행할 수 있는 의지를 장착했다.
- Modern prostheses can be controlled by electrical signals from the wearer's remaining muscles. 现代假体可以通过佩戴者残余肌肉发出的电信号来控制。Las prótesis modernas pueden controlarse mediante señales eléctricas de los músculos restantes del usuario.現代の義肢は、装着者の残存筋肉からの電気信号で制御できる。현대의 의지는 착용자의 잔존 근육에서 나오는 전기 신호로 제어할 수 있다.
- The dental prosthesis was custom-made to match the colour and shape of her natural teeth. 这副牙科假体是根据她天然牙齿的颜色和形状定制的。La prótesis dental se fabricó a medida para igualar el color y la forma de sus dientes naturales.その歯科補綴物は、彼女の天然歯の色と形に合わせてオーダーメイドで作られた。그 치과 보철물은 그녀의 천연 치아의 색상과 형태에 맞춰 맞춤 제작되었다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: medical, academic
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Greek prosthesis (an addition), from prostithenai (to add to), combining pros- (to, towards) and tithenai (to place). Adopted into medical Latin and then English in the 16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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