No. 11,175 in French
prothèse
A device designed to replace a missing body part or improve its function.
In a sentence
Elle a une prothèse de la jambe qui l'aide à marcher.
She has a leg prosthesis that helps her walk.
Prothèse is used to refer to an artificial device that replaces a missing body part.
La fabrication de prothèses modernes implique l'utilisation de matériaux avancés.
The manufacturing of modern prostheses involves using advanced materials.
Prothèse is addressed in the plural to discuss the general concept of prosthetic devices.
Le dentiste recommande une prothèse dentaire pour améliorer sa mastication.
The dentist recommends a dental prosthesis to improve his chewing.
Prothèse refers to a specific type of prosthesis, in this case, one for dental application.
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