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Definition of Orthosis
1. Noun. (medicine) A type of brace which either prevents, or assists movement of a limb or the spine ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Orthosis
1. an orthotic [n -THOSES] - See also: orthotic
Medical Definition of Orthosis
1. An external orthopaedic appliance, as a brace or splint, that prevents or assists movement of the spine or the limbs. Origin: G. Orthosis, a making straight (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Orthosis
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