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Prosthesis
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A device, such as an artificial leg, that replaces a part of the body. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A device which is an artificial substitute for a missing body part or function; used for functional or cosmetic reasons, or both. (NCI Thesaurus)
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