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prosthesis Synonyms

Another word for prosthesis

Choosing another word for prosthesis depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An artificial device that replaces a missing or defective body part, such as a limb, joint, heart valve, or tooth.

Usage Example

"After months of physical therapy, she learned to walk comfortably with her new lower-leg prosthetic."

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prosthetic
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implant

• noun (Context 2)

The surgical or dental branch of medicine concerned with the making and fitting of artificial body parts, or the procedure of fitting such a device.

Usage Example

"Advances in maxillofacial prosthetics have greatly improved functional outcomes for patients recovering from facial trauma."

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prosthetics

• noun (Context 3)

In linguistics, the addition of a sound or syllable to the beginning of a word without changing its meaning or grammatical structure, as in the evolution of Latin 'schola' to Spanish 'escuela'.

Usage Example

"The initial vowel in Spanish 'estrella' is a classic example of phonological prothesis."

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prothesis

Opposites of prosthesis

The opposite of prosthesis shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

apheresis
See all opposites of prosthesis

• Nearby Words

prossie
prostanthera
prostate
prosthesis
prosthetic
prosthetics
prostie

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Prosthesis. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/prosthesis
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