brace

brace (brās) an orthopedic appliance or apparatus (an orthosis) used to support, align, or hold parts of the body in correct position; also, usually in the plural, an orthodontic appliance for correction of malaligned teeth.

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brace (brs)

n.

1. An orthopedic appliance that supports or holds a movable part of the body in correct position while allowing motion of the part.

2. Often braces A dental appliance, constructed of bands and wires that is fixed to the teeth to correct irregular alignment.

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brace

Etymology: OFr, bracier, to embrace

an orthotic device, sometimes jointed, used to support and hold any part of the body in the correct position to allow function and healing, such as a leg brace that permits walking and standing. Compare splint.

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brace [brās]

1. an orthopedic appliance or apparatus applied to the body, particularly the trunk and lower limbs, to support the weight of the body, to correct or prevent deformities, or to control involuntary movements. See also orthosis.

2. (in the plural) orthodontic appliance.

Milwaukee brace a brace consisting of a leather girdle and neck ring connected by metal struts; used to brace the spine in the treatment of scoliosis.

Milwaukee brace. From Bolander, 1994.

neck brace cervical orthosis.

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brace,

n an orthotic device to support and hold part of the body in the correct position to allow function, such as a leg brace that permits walking and standing. Sometimes used to describe orthodontic appliances.

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brace

1. an orthopedic appliance or apparatus (orthosis), usually made of metal or leather, applied to the body, particularly the trunk and lower extremities. Has limitations in animals as compared to humans. Used mainly for support for the lower limbs of horses.

2. the stance from which a polo shot is played.

3. a pair of animals.

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brace

Orthopedics A device that shores biomechanically weakened body parts. See Milwaukee brace.