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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D019736
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Prostheses and Implants

Definitions
Artificial substitutes for body parts, and materials inserted into tissue for functional, cosmetic, or therapeutic purposes. Prostheses can be functional, as in the case of artificial arms and legs, or cosmetic, as in the case of an artificial eye. Implants, all surgically inserted or grafted into the body, tend to be used therapeutically. IMPLANTS, EXPERIMENTAL is available for those used experimentally.
Synonyms
Implant, Prosthetic
Prosthetic Implant
Artificial Implant
Prosthesis
Implants, Artificial
Prostheses
Implants, Prosthetic
Implants and Prostheses
Endoprostheses
Artificial Implants
Implant and Prostheses
Endoprosthesis
Implant, Artificial
Prostheses and Implant
Prosthetic Implants
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