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Prothecometer

Noun (Medical Device)

A prothecometer is a medical device used to measure and assess the range of motion of a prosthetic limb.

Example sentence: The physical therapist used a prothecometer to measure the mobility of the patient's artificial leg.

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Noun (Obsolete)

In historical context, a prothecometer referred to a device that measured the acidity or alkalinity of a liquid.

Example sentence: Chemists in the 19th century used a prothecometer to determine the pH levels of various substances.

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Noun (Local Slang)

In the local slang of a fictional town called Prothecotopia, a prothecometer is a term used to describe someone who is exceptionally clumsy or prone to accidents.

Example sentence: Watch out for him, he's a real prothecometer - always knocking things over and tripping on his own feet.

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Verb (Rare Usage)

In rare cases, prothecometer can be used as a verb, meaning to measure or evaluate someone's ability to adapt to a prosthetic limb.

Example sentence: The rehabilitation specialist decided to prothecometer the patient before prescribing the appropriate prosthesis.

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