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Prosthetic

Refers to a prosthesis, which is an artificial replacement for a part of the body. Read more about prosthetic contact lenses.

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prosthetic
Health care; Optometry

Refers to a prosthesis, which is an artificial replacement for a part of the body. Read more about prosthetic contact lenses.

prosthetics
Health care; Dentistry

A fixed or removable appliance used to replace missing teeth (ie. Bridges, partials, and dentures).

prosthetics
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The branch of medicine or surgery that deals with the production and application of artificial body parts.

prosthetic
Language; Dictionaries

Of or pertaining to prosthesis; prefixed, as a letter or letters to a word.

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Professional careers; Occupational titles

A professional who assists prosthetist in providing care to and fabricating and fitting prostheses for patients with partial or total absence of limb. Responsibilities include: * ...

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Professional careers; Occupational titles

A professional who restores and maintains oral functions. Responsibilities include: * Records physiologic position of jaws to determine shape and size of dental prostheses, using ...

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An optical instrument used to examine the external and internal parts of the eye, particularly the media and the fundus.

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Eyewear; Optometry

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optical material
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Transparent material capable of being manufactured into optical components.

optical radiation hazard
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Possibility of damage to the retina by optical radiation.

optical centre
Eyewear; Optometry

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An optical instrument used to examine the external and internal parts of the eye, particularly the media and the fundus.

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