PROSTHESES AND IMPLANTS
\pɹˈɒsθəsˌiːz and ˈɪmplants], \pɹˈɒsθəsˌiːz and ˈɪmplants], \p_ɹ_ˈɒ_s_θ_ə_s_ˌiː_z a_n_d ˈɪ_m_p_l_a_n_t_s]\
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Artificial substitutes for body parts, and materials inserted into tissue for functional, cosmetic, or therapeutic purposes. Prostheses can be functional, as in the case of artificial arms and legs, or cosmetic, as in the case of an artificial eye. Implants, all surgically inserted or grafted into the body, tend to be used therapeutically. IMPLANTS, EXPERIMENTAL is available for those used experimentally.
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