In contrast, the year before it ranked 1,465 in baby name popularity for boys with 111 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name. View the Myron Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Myron has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Myron to other names.
Learner's definition of PROSTHESIS. [count] medical. : an artificial device that replaces a missing or injured part of the body. She was fitted with a prosthesis to replace her missing leg. a dental/optical prosthesis.
Artificial Limb. Background. Artificial arms and legs, or prostheses, are intended to restore a degree of normal function to amputees. Mechanical devices that allow amputees to walk again or continue to use two hands have probably been in use since ancient times, the most notable one being the simple peg leg.