*prothesis*

‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; a placing in public, fr. &unr_; to set before; &unr_; before + &unr_; to set, put. ] 1. (Eccl.) A credence table; -- so called by the Eastern or Greek Church. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Med.) See Prosthesis. Dunglison. [ 1913 Webster ]