prosthetic
adjective
pros·thet·ic
präs-ˈthe-tik 
1
: of, relating to, or being a prosthesis
a prosthetic limb
prosthetic devices
These researchers will develop ways to connect prostheses more soundly to the bone, coordinate brain signals with prosthetic movement, and create properly rotating artificial joints.—
Sheela Raman
Sheela RamanSimilar prevention is recommended if you have leaky, prolapsed, or prosthetic heart valves.—Consumer Reports
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: of, relating to, or constituting a nonprotein group of a conjugated protein
covalently-bound prosthetic groups
a heme prosthetic group
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The prosthetic, complete with a flesh-colored foot, felt good, said Bseiso, who speaks limited English and communicated mostly through a translator, while talking to a small group of reporters.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024
Ever the Raider, Otto’s black prosthetic leg included a Raiders shield logo.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 20 May 2024
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Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024
Ever the Raider, Otto’s black prosthetic leg included a Raiders shield logo.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 20 May 2024
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prosthetic
adjective
pros·thet·ic
präs-ˈthet-ik
1
: of, relating to, or being a prosthesis
a prosthetic device
prosthetic limbs
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a nonprotein group of a conjugated protein
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