die Prothese
Translation
prosthesis, artificial limb
Examples
Er trägt eine moderne Beinprothese.
He wears a modern leg prosthesis.
Die Zahnprothese muss angepasst werden.
The dental prosthesis needs to be adjusted.
Grammar Patterns
to wear a prosthesis ((sth.)) He wears a leg prosthesis.
to get a prosthesis ((sth.)) She got a prosthesis after the accident.
Similar Words
Synonyms: künstlicher Ersatz (artificial replacement), Kunstglied (artificial limb)
Etymology
From Greek 'prothesis' (addition), from 'pro-' (in front of) + 'thesis' (a placing).
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of 'prosthesis'. Think of a professional providing a 'pro' thesis, or solution, for a missing limb.