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Definition of Prosthetics
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Prosthetics: The art and science of developing artificial replacements for body parts. Depending on the type of prosthesis, prosthetics may be built and fitted/implanted in a hospital (as in the case of an artificial knee joint) or by an outside specialist.