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 What Is a Prosthesis?

What Is a Prosthesis?

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     edHelper's suggested reading level:   grades 6 to 8
     Flesch-Kincaid grade level:   6.59

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     challenging words:    lifelike, better, definition, term, limbs, character, anatomy, however, develop, fictional, replace, body, working, part, than, device
     content words:    Captain Hook, If Captain Hook

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What Is a Prosthesis?
By Colleen Messina 		  
1     The fictional character Captain Hook used a shiny hook in place of one hand. Artificial limbs today are better than that. An artificial hand is called a prosthesis. One definition of prosthesis is "an artificial device used to replace a missing body part." Many people think of artificial limbs when they hear this term. However, it also means artificial valves for the heart. It includes prosthetic eyes. It includes many other helpful devices. Biomedical engineers develop these parts. These scientists understand anatomy. They .....
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