prosthesis Synonyms & Antonyms
/pɹɒsˈθiː.sɪs/
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Prosthesis as a Noun
1
An artificial medical device that replaces a body part, either internal or external.
2
Synonym of prothesis.
Word Forms & Grammar
prosthesis (countable and uncountable, plural prostheses)
Words That Rhyme With Prosthesis
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Origin of Prosthesis
Via Latin, from Ancient Greek πρόσθεσις (prósthesis, “addition”), from προστίθημι (prostíthēmi, “to add”), from πρός (prós, “towards”) + τίθημι (títhēmi, “to place”), from Proto-Indo-European *próti, *préti + *dʰédʰeh₁ti (“to be putting, to be placing”). By surface analysis, prosth- + -esis.
Word Facts for Prosthesis
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pɹɒsˈθiː.sɪs/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | An artificial medical device that replaces a body part, either internal or external |
| Plural | prostheses |
How to Pronounce Prosthesis
The standard pronunciation of prosthesis is /pɹɒsˈθiː.sɪs/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (θiː).