prosth-, prosthe-, prosthet-, prostheto- +

Replacement of the central area of an opacified (opaque, unclear) cornea by plastic.

1. An artificial device used to replace a missing body part, such as a limb, tooth, eye, or heart valve.
2. Replacement of a missing body part by an artificial substitute; such as, an artificial extremity.
3. A device to augment performance of a natural function; such as, a hearing aid.
4. In linguistics, the addition of a letter or a syllable to a word.
5. The "addition of a letter" or "syllable to a word"; from Late Latin, from Greek prosthesis, "addition" from prostithenai, "add to", from pros, "to" + tithenai, "to put, to place". The reference to "artificial body part" is first recorded in 1706.

Additional information about prostheses.

1. Substituting for or replacing a missing part of the body; constituting an artificial component of a natural part.
2. A prosthetic device; prosthesis.

1. The branch of surgery dealing with replacement of missing parts.
2. The science and technology of the design, fabrication, and application of prostheses.

Externally powered prosthetics refers to any prosthesis in which a small electronic motor has been incorporated for the purpose of providing force to control various functions.

Information about advances in prosthetics.

1. A specialist in artificial dentures.
2. A maker of artificial body limbs.
3. Someone who is engaged in the fabrication and fitting of prostheses.

An intraocular lens prosthesis placed in the anterior or posterior chamber of the eye, or attached to the iris after cataract extraction; also, lenticulus (s), lenticuli (pl); referring to "a little lens".

The surgical procedure for the replacement of diseased scleral and corneal tissue with a transparent prosthesis.

The study of the art of replacing lost teeth and related structures.

1. The branch of dentistry dealing with the construction and replacement of teeth and related mouth or jaw structures with artificial devices or appliances.
2. The practice of prosthodontia; also known as, dental prosthetics.
3. That branch of dentistry dealing with the restoration and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of the patient by the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous tissues with artificial substitutes.

An artificial replacement for one or more natural teeth or part of a tooth, or associated structures, ranging from a portion of a tooth to a complete denture. The dental prosthesis is used for cosmetic or functional reasons, or both. Dentures and specific types of dentures are also provided.

A dentist who specializes in the mechanics of making and fitting artificial teeth.

Surgical replacement of diseased or scarred corneal tissue (as with a cataract) with an inert transparent prosthesis.