This is the 14279th most frequent Polish word.
protez
"Protez" in Polish means "prosthesis."
In this case, 'protez' refers to a medical appliance used to replace or restore teeth.
Proteza zęba była wykonana z trwałych materiałów.
The dental prosthesis was made from durable materials.
In this sentence, 'protez' is used to refer to a medical device designed to replace a missing limb.
Lekarz zalecił pacjentowi protezę nogi.
The doctor recommended a leg prosthesis to the patient.
Here, 'protez' metaphorically refers to a conceptual or stylistic tool used for explanation or emphasis.