Plural of prosthesis
irregular plural
The plural of prosthesis is prostheses.
Forms of prosthesis
| Singular | prosthesis /pɹɒsˈθiːsɪs/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | prostheses |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Prostheses in a sentence
- Gong believes the fiber-reinforced hydrogel could be used to create biomaterials, such as artificial organs and prostheses, able to endure everyday wear-and-tear.2017 July 16, Jenny Marc, Katy Scott, “Revolutionary gel is five times stronger than steel”, in CNN, archived from the original on 02 Jul...
- Most misingested dental prostheses are easily removed by endoscope or fall naturally into the stomach.2006 March, Y Moriwaki, H Toyoda, T Kosuge, M Sugiyama, “A case of esophageal foreign body (dental prosthesis with sharp clasp) saved by…. From the entry misingest
- Most biological mistakes can be treated with modern plastic surgery and prostheses.1999 September 14, P. J. Remner, “It's Only Natural”, in soc.motss (Usenet). From the entry straighten out
Meaning of prosthesis
- noun An artificial replacement for a body part, either internal or external.
- noun Prothesis.
Nouns ending in -is: plural -es
Questions about the plural of prosthesis
- What is the plural of prosthesis?
- The plural of prosthesis is prostheses.
- Is prosthesis countable?
- Prosthesis is a countable and uncountable noun.
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