prosthetic

BrE /prɒˈstɛtɪk/ AmE /prɑːˈstɛtɪk/

adjective / noun en → es

1 ARTIFICIAL LIMB C1

relating to or made of a false body part, such as an arm or leg that is worn by someone who has lost one

prótesis, artificial, falso

  • [adjective] + [noun]
  • [noun] + for [body part]

Collocations prosthetic arm/leg · prosthetic hand

  • She has a prosthetic leg.

    Ella tiene una pierna protésica.

2 DEVICE C1

relating to or made of an artificial device that replaces part of the body, such as a tooth or eye

prótesis, dispositivo, reemplazo

  • [adjective] + [noun]
  • [noun] for [body part]

Collocations prosthetic tooth/eye · prosthetic ear

  • He wears a prosthetic eye.

    Él lleva un ojo protésico.