prothèse

Definitions of prothèse
  1. noun
    corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
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    types:
    implant
    a prosthesis placed permanently in tissue
    jambe de bois
    a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg
    coeur artificiel
    a pump that replaces the natural heart
    type of:
    correctif
    a device for treating injury or disease
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