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Prosthesis

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.

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Corrective 76% connected

Having the power to correct; tending to rectify; as, corrective penalties.

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Restorative 76% connected

Of or pertaining to restoration; having power to restore.

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Implant 76% connected

To plant, or infix, for the purpose of growth; to fix deeply; to instill; to inculate; to introduce; as, to implant the seeds of virtue, or the princ…

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Leg 76% connected

A limb or member of an animal used for supporting the body, and in running, climbing, and swimming; esp., that part of the limb between the knee and…

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Obturator 76% connected

That which closes or stops an opening.

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Peg 76% connected

A small, pointed piece of wood, used in fastening boards together, in attaching the soles of boots or shoes, etc.; as, a shoe peg.

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Prosthetic 74% connected

Of or pertaining to prosthesis; prefixed, as a letter or letters to a word.

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Prosthetic 74% connected

Of or pertaining to prosthesis; prefixed, as a letter or letters to a word.

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