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artificial limbs  

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  • Artificial limbs are a type of prosthesis that replaces a missing part of the body. They are classified by the type of amputation they replace, for example, below the knee, above the knee, below the elbow, or above the elbow. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Artificial Limbs]

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