prosthetic
adjective
pros·thet·ic präs-ˈthe-tik 
1
: of, relating to, or being a prosthesis
a prosthetic limb
prosthetic devices
These researchers will develop ways to connect prostheses more soundly to the bone, coordinate brain signals with prosthetic movement, and create properly rotating artificial joints.
Sheela Raman
Sheela RamanSimilar prevention is recommended if you have leaky, prolapsed, or prosthetic heart valves. Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports also : of or relating to prosthetics
prosthetic research
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a nonprotein group of a conjugated protein
covalently-bound prosthetic groups
a heme prosthetic group
prosthetically
präs-ˈthe-ti-k(ə-)lē
adverb 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Lee went into a long windup and gripped his prosthetic left leg before delivering the pitch. Jerry Beach, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2022 Emmanuel [who has a prosthetic leg] went to a panel and there was another guy on a wheelchair to be on the panel with him. Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Aug. 2022 In 2022, the toy company expanded its diverse Fashionistas line and added a doll with behind-the-ear hearing aids, a doll with a prosthetic leg, as well as a Ken doll with vitiligo. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 The group cheered as Street pulled the prosthetic leg out of the water. Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 28 July 2022 The series follows a somewhat fictionalized version of Sundquist’s younger self, who is transitioning from home-school to public school and is looking to connect with his peers in ways that don’t involve his prosthetic leg. Amanda Kondolojy, Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2022 Gianna, who has a prosthetic leg and is labeled the best athlete in her family. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2022 Companies have previously used 3-D printing technology to produce custom-fit prosthetic limbs made of plastic and lightweight metals. New York Times, 2 June 2022 He was saved by Palpatine and given new prosthetic limbs, as well as a dark suit of armor that helps keep him alive. Tracy Brownstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2022 See More
Jerry Beach, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2022 Emmanuel [who has a prosthetic leg] went to a panel and there was another guy on a wheelchair to be on the panel with him. Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Aug. 2022 In 2022, the toy company expanded its diverse Fashionistas line and added a doll with behind-the-ear hearing aids, a doll with a prosthetic leg, as well as a Ken doll with vitiligo. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 The group cheered as Street pulled the prosthetic leg out of the water. Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 28 July 2022 The series follows a somewhat fictionalized version of Sundquist’s younger self, who is transitioning from home-school to public school and is looking to connect with his peers in ways that don’t involve his prosthetic leg. Amanda Kondolojy, Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2022 Gianna, who has a prosthetic leg and is labeled the best athlete in her family. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2022 Companies have previously used 3-D printing technology to produce custom-fit prosthetic limbs made of plastic and lightweight metals. New York Times, 2 June 2022 He was saved by Palpatine and given new prosthetic limbs, as well as a dark suit of armor that helps keep him alive. Tracy Brownstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
prosthetic
adjective
pros·thet·ic präs-ˈthet-ik
1
: of, relating to, or being a prosthesis
a prosthetic device
prosthetic limbs
also : of or relating to prosthetics
prosthetic research
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a nonprotein group of a conjugated protein