prosthetic

• Relativo a uma prótese, ou seja, um dispositivo artificial que substitui uma parte do corpo ausente ou defeituosa.

Relating to an artificial device that replaces a missing body part.

1. Relating to artificial body partsB2formalmedical

   Describing an artificial device that replaces a missing body part or enhances its function.

   Protético

   • She received a prosthetic leg after the accident.
   • Modern prosthetic limbs are highly advanced and lightweight.
   • The clinic specializes in prosthetic fittings for children.

   Sinônimosartificialfalseman-madereplacementsynthetic

2. Relating to prosthetics as a fieldC1formalmedical

   Concerning the branch of medicine or surgery that deals with the design and fitting of artificial body parts.

   protético

   • He is a leading researcher in prosthetic technology.
   • Prosthetic advancements have improved the quality of life for many amputees.
   • The conference focused on innovations in prosthetic design.