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Prothesis

Noun

1. In medicine and biology, prothesis refers to the artificial replacement of a missing body part or organ.

Example sentence: After losing her leg in a tragic accident, Sarah received a prothesis that allowed her to walk again.

Related products: Prosthetic Leg, Artificial Limb

2. In linguistics, prothesis is the addition of a sound at the beginning of a word.

Example sentence: The prothesis of an "s" sound before certain consonants is a common feature in some dialects.

Related terms:

Prosthetic Arm

Organ Transplant