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.
Orthotic
orthotic
orthotic (ôr´thot´ik),
or·thot·ic (ôr-th t  k)adj. Of or relating to orthotics. n. 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 (ôr´thot´ik),
n an orthopedic brace used to repair or support a joint or muscle in the body. Also called
orthosis.
orthosis.
orthotic
serving to protect or to restore or improve function; pertaining to the use or application of an orthosis.
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