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prosthetic

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pros·thet·ic  (prs-thtk)
adj.
1. Serving as or relating to a prosthesis.
2. Of or relating to prosthetics.

pros·theti·cal·ly adv.
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Adj.1.prosthetic - of or relating to prosthetics
2.prosthetic - relating to or serving as a prosthesis
Translations
prosthetic [prɒsˈθetɪk] ADJprostético
prosthetic [prɒsˈθɛtɪk] adj (MEDICINE) (= artificial) → prothétique


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