1. Noun
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.
2. Noun
The prefixing of one or more letters to the beginning of a word, as in beloved.
3. Noun
corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
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