Nose prosthesis
Nose Prosthesis
A Nose Prosthesis (pronunciation: /noʊz prɒsˈθiːsɪs/) is a type of facial prosthesis specifically designed to replace a part or the whole nose that has been lost due to trauma, disease, or congenital defect.
Etymology
The term "prosthesis" is derived from the Ancient Greek word prosthesis which means "addition, application, attachment". The prefix pros- means "to" or "forward" and -thesis means "placing". The term "nose" comes from the Old English nosu, which is of Germanic origin.
Types
There are two main types of nose prosthesis:
- External Nose Prosthesis: This is a removable prosthesis that is attached to the skin surface and is often held in place by medical adhesive or glasses.
- Implant-Retained Nose Prosthesis: This type of prosthesis is attached to implants that have been surgically placed into the bone of the skull.
Related Terms
- Prosthesis: A device designed to replace a missing part of the body or to make a part of the body work better.
- Facial Prosthesis: A type of prosthesis used to correct facial deformities or to reconstruct facial features.
- Implant: A medical device manufactured to replace a missing biological structure, support a damaged biological structure, or enhance an existing biological structure.
- Medical Adhesive: A substance used to bind tissue together for healing or to secure a medical device such as a prosthesis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nose prosthesis
- Wikipedia's article - Nose prosthesis
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