Prosthetic

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ËŒprÉ‘sˈθɛtɪk/

Origin

From Ancient Greek προσθετικός ("adding; repletive; giving additional power"), from πρόσθεσις (prosthesis, "addition"), from προστίθημι (prostithēmi, "I add"), from πρός (pros, "towards") + τίθημι (tithēmi, "I place").

Full definition of prosthetic

Adjective

1. artificial, acting as a substitute for part of the body; relating to prosthesis

Noun

1. A prosthesis (prosthetic device)