prosthetic

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pros·thet·ic

(prŏs-thĕt′ĭk)

adj.

1. Serving as or relating to a prosthesis.

2. Of or relating to prosthetics.

pros·thet′i·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

πρόθεση

prosthétique

prostetico

prosthetic

[prɒsˈθetɪk] ADJ → prostético

prosthetic

[prɒsˈθɛtɪk] adj (MEDICINE) (= artificial) → prothétique

prosthetic

adj protésico, postizo

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The orthopedic prosthetic devices are mainly used to overcome from the traumatic injury, congenital condition or disabling illness.

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It was therefore established as policy that all employees appointed to such field positions must have a permanent disability and must have successfully demonstrated their ability to wear and use a major prosthetic device.

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Termed 'Bionic' dog, Naki'o was fitted with the prosthetic legs by Christie Tomlinson, a veterinary technician.

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Sheila Nirenberg of the Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York City presented data November 13 showing that the new retinal prosthetic allowed blind mice to see a baby's face.

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All three career pathways include courses in technical human anatomy and physiology, and orthotic prosthetic equipment and materials.

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And the longer the lid stayed off that box, she thought, the more they would always think of her as the girl with the prosthetic leg, the more they would wonder if she wasn't doing a conditioning drill because her leg hurt or if she was just using it as an excuse to get out of running.

OUT OF THE BOX CSUN'S HOLLOWAY ONCE SHIED AWAY FROM TALKING ABOUT HER PROSTHETIC LEG -- BUT NOT ANYMORE

Sensors in the prosthetic device detect the movement, and direct her robotic hand to close.

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For example, Clapp, who remains very involved in athletics despite his condition, has three different sets of specialized prosthetic legs: one for walking, one for running, and one for swimming.

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Lithium-ion is replacing the older nickel-cadmium power source and those batteries can power a prosthetic limb for more than 24 hours compared with eight hours for older batteries.

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Rather, I would argue that sex was materialized through an array of features and prosthetic parts.