prostheses and implants |
Artificial substitutes for body parts, and materials inserted into tissue for functional, cosmetic, or therapeutic purposes. Prostheses can be functional, as in the case of artificial arms and legs, or cosmetic, as in the case of an artificial eye. Implants, all surgically inserted or grafted into the body, tend to be used therapeutically. Implants, experimental is available for those used experimentally. (12 Dec 1998) |
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Synonyms : Artificial Implant, Artificial Implants, Implant, Artificial, Implants and Prostheses, Prostheses
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prostheses
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plural of prosthesis.
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