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orthotic /or·thot·ic/ (or-thot´ik) serving to protect or to restore or improve function; pertaining to the use or application of an orthosis.

or·thot·ic (ôr-th

adj.

Of or relating to orthotics.

An orthopedic appliance designed to straighten or support a body part.

Orthotic

A device or brace to control, correct, or compensate for a bone deformity.

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orthotic

[ôrthot′ik]

Etymology: Gk, orthos, straight

pertaining to orthosis.

orthotic [or-thot´ik]

serving to protect or to restore or improve function; pertaining to the use or application of an orthosis.

orthotic (ôr´thot´ik),

n an orthopedic brace used to repair or support a joint or muscle in the body. Also called
orthosis.

orthotic

serving to protect or to restore or improve function; pertaining to the use or application of an orthosis.

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