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What is the definition or description of: prosthesis?
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See below: A prosthesis is an artificial substitute for a missing part of the body. Examples would be an artifical leg, arm, or eye.
Answered 3/16/2017
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Prosthetic : Is an artificial device extension that replaces a missing body part. It is part of the field of biomechanics.
Answered 10/4/2016
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