English word prosthetic comes from Ancient Greek τίθημι, Ancient Greek πρός
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| τίθημι | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| πρός | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| προστίθημι | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| πρόσθεσις | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| προσθετικός | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| prosthetic | English (eng) | Artificial, acting as a substitute for part of the body; relating to prosthesis A prosthesis (prosthetic device). |