Definition of Prostheses

1. Noun. (plural of prosthesis) ¹

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Definition of Prostheses

1. prosthesis [n] - See also: prosthesis

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prostheses

prostatic
prostatic adenocarcinoma
prostatic utricle
prostatism
prostatisms
prostatitides
prostatitis
prostatitises
prostatorrhoea
prostatotomies
prostatotomy
prosternum
prosthaphæreses
prosthaphæresis
prostheon
prostheses (current term)
prosthesis
prosthetic
prosthetic device
prosthetic group
prosthetically
prostheticist
prostheticists
prosthetics
prosthetist
prosthetists
prosthion
prosthodontia
prosthodontic
prosthodontics

Literary usage of Prostheses

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The U. S. Coal Industry, 1970-1990: Two Decades of ChangeTechnology (1994)
"Adapting prostheses for Diving Use Some single- and double-leg amputee ... The technology for adapting prostheses is not standard, and divers must work with ..."

2. Less + More: Droog Design in Context by Renny Ramakers (2002)
"... Bey's strategy (from left) Bones that could be replaced by prostheses; the locations of the prostheses; some artificial ..."

3. Landmine Monitor Report 2002: Toward a Mine-free World by International Campaign to Ban Landmines, Human Rights Watch (Organization). (2002)
"Three workshops are producing, adapting and renewing prostheses, with financial assistance from several national and international organizations, ..."

4. Bulletin by Federal Board for Vocational Education, United States (1917)
"The men come to the school furnished with temporary prostheses rom the orthopedic center. During their training, if the school Links advisable any special ..."

5. Smart Prosthetics: Exploring Assistive Devices for the Body and Mind : Task by National Academies, Conference, Keck Futures Initiative (2007)
"... Create Hybrid prostheses That Exploit Activity-Dependent Processes TASK GROUP DESCRIPTION Background It is clear that a number of cellular processes ..."

6. A Caring Community: Guidebook to Resources for Patients with Advanced Cancer by DIANE Publishing Company (1997)
"Visiting Nurse Association Home Medical Equipment 8303 Knight Road Houston, TX 77054 713-796-2759 WIGS AND prostheses Information about wigs and prostheses ..."

7. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"For most prostheses, except those employing suction suspension, ... In lower extremity prostheses, external sources of power are not required. ..."

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