Prosthesis is implanting an artificial substitute for a body part either externally or even internally.
The branch of surgery dealing with prosthesis is called Prosthetics.
Intra ocular lens implanted in the eye following a cataract surgery is a good example.
Artificial arm or leg for persons who have undergone amputation is a very important example of Prosthesis. Jaipur foot made of rubber, wood and aluminium is a great achievement in this direction. Electronic hearing - aid is also a kind of prosthesis.
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