Prosthetized
Prosthetized is a verb meaning to be fitted with or equipped with a prosthesis. It is used to describe a person or animal that has received an artificial device designed to replace a missing body part, such as a limb, a dental crown or bridge, or another implant. The term is primarily found in medical, rehabilitation, and veterinary contexts. The more common everyday expression is “fitted with a prosthesis” or “uses a prosthesis,” while “prosthetized” is more specialized.
In medical rehabilitation, the process typically begins with assessment by a prosthetist and multidisciplinary team. Measurements,
Beyond human medicine, prosthetization can apply to pets or laboratory animals that receive limb replacements or
Etymology: prosthetized derives from prosthesis, from Greek prosthesis meaning “an addition or attachment,” with the verb