Orthosis vs. Prosthesis
Orthosisnoun
(medicine) A type of brace which either prevents or assists movement of a limb or the spine.
Prosthesisnoun
(medicine) An artificial replacement for a body part, either internal or external.
Prosthesisnoun
Prothesis.
Prosthesisnoun
The addition to the human body of some artificial part, to replace one that is wanting, as a log or an eye; - called also prothesis.
Prosthesisnoun
The prefixing of one or more letters to the beginning of a word, as in beloved.
Prosthesisnoun
corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
Prosthesis
In medicine, a prosthesis (plural: prostheses; from Ancient Greek prosthesis, ) or prosthetic implant is an artificial device that replaces a missing body part, which may be lost through trauma, disease, or a condition present at birth (congenital disorder). Prostheses are intended to restore the normal functions of the missing body part.
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