No. 14,279 in Polish
protez
"Protez" in Polish means "prosthesis."
In a sentence
Lekarz zalecił pacjentowi protezę nogi.
The doctor recommended a leg prosthesis to the patient.
In this sentence, 'protez' is used to refer to a medical device designed to replace a missing limb.
W dialogu bohater użył protezy literackiej, by wyjaśnić swoje stanowisko.
In the dialogue, the character used a literary prosthesis to explain his position.
Here, 'protez' metaphorically refers to a conceptual or stylistic tool used for explanation or emphasis.
Proteza zęba była wykonana z trwałych materiałów.
The dental prosthesis was made from durable materials.
In this case, 'protez' refers to a medical appliance used to replace or restore teeth.
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