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prosthetist

 [pros´thĕ-tist]
a person skilled in prosthetics and practicing its application.

pros·the·tist

(pros'the-tist),
One skilled in constructing and fitting prostheses.

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

Orthopedics A person who produces and/or fits a prosthetic device, usually understood to be a limb

pros·the·tist

(pros'thĕ-tist)
One skilled in constructing and fitting prostheses.

Prosthetist

A health care professional who is skilled in making and fitting artificial parts (prosthetics) for the human body.
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pros·the·tist

(pros'thĕ-tist)
One skilled in constructing and fitting prostheses.

prosthetist (pros´thətist),

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.
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