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Prostheses

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Word	Definition
aidnoun	(uncountable) Help; assistance; succor, relief.
aidsnoun	(pathology) Acronym of acquired immune deficiency syndrome. [(pathology) An infectious disease, caused by HIV, that causes the gradual degeneration of the body's immune system.]
appliancesnoun	A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices.
dentalnoun	(relational) Of or concerning the teeth.
denturesnoun	(also known as false teeth) prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth, supported by the surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity.
devicesnoun	an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'
implantsnoun	(medicine) Anything surgically implanted in the body, such as a tissue graft or prosthesis, particularly breast implants.
limbsnoun	A major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion (such as an arm, leg or wing).
prostheticnoun	Artificial, acting as a substitute for part of the body; relating to prosthesis.
prostheticsnoun	(medicine) Branch of medicine that deals with the artificial replacement of missing body parts.
removablenoun	Able to be removed.
prosthetically	By prosthetic means.
bionicsnoun	The design of engineering systems, especially electronic ones, based on that of biological systems.
endoprosthesisnoun	An internal prosthesis.
prosthetistnoun	A person who makes or fits prosthetic devices.
prosthodonticnoun	Of or pertaining to prosthodontics
prosthecaenoun	—
amputeesnoun	A person who has had one or more limbs removed.
orthosesnoun	(medicine) A type of brace which either prevents or assists movement of a limb or the spine.
amputationsnoun	surgical removal of all or part of a limb, etc.