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(pros-thet-ics) 3 syllables

Definition

plural noun. devices that replace missing body parts.

Example Sentence

He learned to walk again using his new prosthetics.

More Example Sentences

The child received prosthetics for both legs.

Synonyms

artificial limbs; prosthetic devices; replacements

Antonyms

natural limbs; organic parts

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Rhymes

  • metics

  • aesthetics
  • asthmatics
  • athletics
  • cadnetix
  • cognetics
  • cosmetics
  • genetics
  • kinetics
  • magnetics
  • odetics
  • phonetics
  • prosthetics
  • synthetics

  • anesthetics
  • bionetics
  • diabetics
  • dianetics
  • diuretics

  • helionetics
  • intermagnetics
  • pharmakinetics
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