Prosthesis (redirected from skeletal prosthesis)

prosthesis /pros·the·sis/ (pros-the´sis) pl. prosthe´ses   [Gr.] an artificial substitute for a missing body part, such as an arm, leg, eye, or tooth; used for functional or cosmetic reasons or both.prosthet´ic

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penile prosthesis  a semirigid rod or inflatable device implanted in the penis to provide an erection for men with organic impotence.

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pros·the·sis (prs-thss)

n. pl. pros·the·ses (-sz)

1. An artificial device used to replace a missing body part, such as a limb or heart valve.

2. Replacement of a missing body part with such a device.

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Prosthesis

A synthetic replacement for a missing part of the body, such as a knee or a hip.

Mentioned in: Congenital Amputation, Joint Replacement, Orthopedic Surgery, Peyronie's Disease

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prosthesis (präs·thēˑ·sis),

n 1. an artificial device that is used to replace a part of the body that is missing, such as an arm, leg, or joint.
2. an artificial device used to improve the function of a part of the body, such as a hearing aid.

Prosthesis.

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prosthesis (prosthē´sis),

n the replacement of an absent part of the body by an artificial part.

prosthesis, cleft palate,

n a restoration to correct congenital or acquired defects in the palate and related structures if they are involved.

prosthesis, complete denture,

n See denture, complete.

prosthesis, cranial,

n an artificial material (alloplast) used to replace a portion of the skull.

prosthesis, definitive,

n a permanent type that serves as a substitute for missing tissue.

prosthesis, dental,

n a type that serves as an artificial replacement for one or more natural teeth or associated structures.

prosthesis, expansion,

n a type used to expand the lateral segment of the maxilla in unilateral or bilateral cleft of the soft and hard palates and alveolar processes.

prosthesis, feeding,

n a type worn by a young infant with a cleft palate to increase sucking power and to eliminate the escape of food through the nose.

prosthesis, fixed expansion,

n a type that cannot be readily removed and stays in position for the required length of treatment.

Dental prosthesis.

prosthesis, hybrid,

n a fixed denture that uses a combination of a metal framework and a complete denture. Also called a
high-water prosthesis.

prosthesis, implant,

n See implant prosthesis.

prosthesis, partial denture,

n See denture, partial.

prosthesis, pediatric speech aid,

n a type temporarily used to replace lost tissue in the palate of a child to remedy inarticulate speech. The device may be used to close an opening caused by a developmental defect or surgery.

prosthesis, periodontal,

n a type that is used as a therapeutic adjunct in the treatment of periodontal disease.

prosthesis, postsurgical,

n a type that serves as a replacement for a missing part or parts after surgical intervention.

prosthesis, removable expansion,

n a type that can be removed from the oral cavity and replaced when indicated.

prosthesis, surgical,

n a type that is used to assist in surgical procedures and placed at the time of surgery.

prosthesis, temporary,

n a fixed or removable restoration for which a more permanent appliance is planned within a short period.

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prosthesis

pl. prostheses [Gr.]

1. the replacement of an absent part by an artifical substitute.

2. an artificial substitute for a missing part, such as an eye, leg or tooth, used for functional or cosmetic reasons, or both.

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femoral prosthesis

see total hip replacement.

joint prosthesis

the principal example in veterinary surgery is total hip replacement.

ocular prosthesis

is used infrequently in animals. It may be fitted in the orbit after enucleation (intraorbital), within the sclera after evisceration of the defective globe (intrascleral), or over the surface of a deformed globe (extrascleral).

skeletal prosthesis

not much used in animals, largely because of the great variability in the sizes needed and the small volume required. Human prostheses have been adapted for use in primates.

urethral prosthesis

metal or synthetic conduits may be implanted in the treatment of urethral stricture and obstruction in male cats.

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prosthesis plural, prostheses Medtalk An artificial body part–eg, pseudobreast, artificial limb, etc. See Bioprosthesis, Heart valve prosthesis, Hemobahn endovascular prosthesis, Neural prosthesis, Seagull wing prosthesis.