prosthetic
Meaning: An artificial device that replaces a missing body part, or relating to such a device.
Prosthetics range from simple devices like dentures to advanced bionic limbs controlled by neural signals. The term functions as both a noun (a prosthetic) and an adjective (prosthetic limb). The field of prosthetics has advanced dramatically with 3D printing and robotics, making devices more accessible and functional than ever before.
Examples
- After the amputation, he was fitted with a prosthetic leg that allowed him to walk unaided. 截肢后,他装上了假肢腿,可以在无人辅助的情况下行走。Tras la amputación, le colocaron una pierna protésica que le permitió caminar sin ayuda.切断手術の後、彼は補助なしで歩けるようになる義足を装着した。절단 수술 후 그는 보조 없이 걸을 수 있게 해주는 의족을 장착했다.
- Advances in prosthetic technology have transformed the lives of thousands of amputees. 假肢技术的进步改变了成千上万截肢者的生活。Los avances en tecnología protésica han transformado la vida de miles de amputados.義肢技術の進歩は何千人もの切断者の生活を一変させた。의지 기술의 발전은 수천 명의 절단 장애인의 삶을 변화시켰다.
- The film's make-up team used prosthetic pieces to age the actor by thirty years. 电影的化妆团队使用假体部件使演员看起来老了三十岁。El equipo de maquillaje de la película empleó piezas protésicas para envejecer al actor treinta años.映画のメイクアップチームは、俳優を30歳老けさせるために特殊メイク用のプロテーゼを使用した。영화의 분장팀은 배우를 30년 더 늙어 보이게 하기 위해 특수 분장용 보철물을 사용했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: medical, professional, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Greek prosthesis (addition), from prostithenai (to add to), from pros (to) and tithenai (to place). Adopted into English in the mid-18th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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