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How do you spell Prosthesis?

Correct spelling

prosthesis

Remember the Greek 'sth' cluster: proSTHesis - Something placed TO the body

Why is prosthesis spelled this way?

From Greek prosthesis, an addition. PROS (to) + TITHENAI (to place). Something placed onto the body. The 'sth' cluster in the middle is the spelling challenge. Plural: prostheses.

Common misspellings of prosthesis

prosthesisprostesisprosthisisprothesis

Example

The new leg prosthesis allowed her to walk comfortably again.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell prosthesis?+
The correct spelling is "prosthesis". Remember the Greek 'sth' cluster: proSTHesis - Something placed TO the body
Is it prosthesis or prosthesis?+
The correct spelling is "prosthesis", not "prosthesis".

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