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prosthesis
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prosthesis (prŏs`thĭsĭs): see artificial limb artificial limb, mechanical replacement for a missing limb. An artificial limb, called a prosthesis, must be light and flexible to permit easy movement, but must also be sufficiently sturdy to support the weight of the body or to manipulate objects.
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prosthesis

Artificial substitute for a missing part of the body, usually an arm or leg. Prostheses have evolved from wooden legs and hooks that replaced hands to sophisticated plastic, fibreglass, and metal devices designed to fit limbs amputated at different points. They may have working joints and allow motion either by amplification of electric current generated by muscle contractions or by actual attachment to the muscles. Arm prostheses usually allow some degree of grasping and manipulation. External or implanted breast prostheses are used after mastectomy.
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A-Spaces introduces the lightweight Prosthetic Caddie, which can hold a socket of up to 36 inches in size, accommodate various sizes of prostheses for storage, and be stored conveniently under a bed or hung behind a door.
Prosthetic storage by Physical Therapy
To address valve deformation caused by Candida, the all-silicone valve assemblies (flap valve/valve seat) of ADVANTAGE prostheses are impregnated with silver oxide, an antimicrobial agent.
Small-diameter voice prosthesis by Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
The LSR2005 elastomer is a silicone material with gel-like consistency for use in cushioning and soft touch applications ranging from shoe insoles and external prostheses to pad printing and office machine rollers.
Low durometer elastomer. (Materials) by Rubber World
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