prothesis

Meanings

• noun

  An artificial replacement for a missing body part.

  - "The patient received a new prothesis after losing his leg in an accident."
  - "He used a dental prothesis to replace his missing tooth."

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Antonyms

aphesis

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Synonyms

prosthesis

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Variants

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protheses , prothesis , prothetic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'prothesis' meaning 'placement' or 'setting before'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of a prosthetic device dates back to ancient Egypt around 2000 BC.

2. Some advanced prosthetic limbs can be controlled using the user's brain signals.

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Related Concepts

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1. Orthosis: An orthosis is a device used to support, align, or immobilize a body part.

2. Prosthetics: Prosthetics is the branch of technology involved in creating artificial body parts.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, prostheses were made from various materials such as ivory, bronze, and gold. In literature, prostheses have been used as metaphors for emotional or psychological replacement.

How to Memorize "prothesis"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person using a prosthetic limb. Imagine the way it moves and functions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prothesis' with the concept of replacement or restoration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Prosthesis is a replacement for a missing part' to remember the meaning of the word.

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