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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

artifact, artefact go
a man-made object taken as a whole

instrumentation, instrumentality go
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end

device go
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

corrective, restorative go
a device for treating injury or disease

prosthesis, prosthetic device go
corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body

implant go
a prosthesis placed permanently in tissue

breast implant
an implant for cosmetic purposes to replace a breast that has been surgically removed

noun.artifact

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