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prosthetist

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Prosthetist
A health care professional who is skilled in making and fitting artificial parts (prosthetics) for the human body.
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prosthetist
[pros′thətist]
a person who fabricates and fits artificial limbs and similar devices prescribed by a physician. A certified prosthetist is one who has successfully completed the examination of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association.
prosthetist (pros´thtist),
n the principal responsible individual involved in the construction of an artificial replacement for any part of the body.
prosthetist
a person skilled in prosthetics and practicing its application.
prosthetist
Orthopedics A person who produces and/or fits a prosthetic device, usually understood to be a limb


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