Prosthetic (adjective)

1. Relating to or used as a prosthesis; artificial.
2. Providing or serving as a replacement for a missing body part.

Origin:

From greek prosthetikos "of or for a prosthesis", from prosthesis "addition, application".

Examples:

1. The patient was fitted with a prosthetic leg.
2. The prosthetic arm allowed the patient to regain some of his lost function.
3. The prosthetic teeth were indistinguishable from natural teeth.
4. The patient's prosthetic eye was so realistic that it was hard to tell it was not real.
5. Prosthetic limbs have improved greatly in recent years, allowing for greater mobility and functionality.