def load_dynamic(name, path, file=None):
        """**DEPRECATED**

        Load an extension module.
        """
        import importlib.machinery
        loader = importlib.machinery.ExtensionFileLoader(name, path)

        # Issue #24748: Skip the sys.modules check in _load_module_shim;
        # always load new extension
        spec = importlib.machinery.ModuleSpec(
            name=name, loader=loader, origin=path)
        return _load(spec)