Meaning of Prosthesis

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Prosthesis

1. 1
   n.

   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. 2
   n.

   The prefixing of one or more letters to the beginning of a word, as in beloved.

3. 3
   n.

   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.

4. 4
   n.

   The prefixing of one or more letters to the beginning of a word, as in beloved.