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PROTHESIS

(noun)
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There are 2 meanings of the word Prothesis.

Prothesis - as a noun

The prepending of phonemes at the beginning of a word without changing its morphological structure, as in spanish esfera from latin sphaera (expected form would be *sfera).

A type of preparatory ceremony, part of the divine liturgy of the eastern orthodox church

Example Sentences

"He was fitted with a prothesis after losing his leg in a car accident."
"She had to undergo surgery to have a prothesis implanted in her ear."
"The patient was relieved to receive a prothesis to help restore his mobility."
"The prothesis allowed him to regain control of his hand movements."
"The prothesis was custom-made to fit perfectly with his natural teeth."
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Word Game Points

Is PROTHESIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prothesis is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROTHESIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PROTHESIS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prothesis is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROTHESIS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PROTHESIS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prothesis is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROTHESIS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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