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Prosthetist

A prosthetist is a healthcare professional who specializes in designing, fitting, and fabricating artificial limbs, known as prostheses, for individuals who have lost a limb due to injury, illness, or congenital conditions.

1. Noun:

A prosthetist refers to a person who is trained in the field of prosthetics and provides comprehensive care to amputees.

Related products: Prosthetic limbs, Prosthetic components

Example sentences:

- The prosthetist carefully assessed the patient's needs before customizing a prosthetic leg to suit their requirements.

- After losing his arm in a tragic accident, John worked closely with a prosthetist to find the perfect prosthetic limb.

2. Adjective:

When used as an adjective, prosthetist describes something related to or associated with prosthetics or prostheses.

Example sentences:

- The hospital had a dedicated prosthetist department that helped patients regain their mobility through innovative technology.

- The girl was excited to receive her first prosthetist leg and start learning to walk again.