orthosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of brace which either prevents or assists movement of a limb or the spine.

Word forms

orthosis orthoses

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὄρθωσις (órthōsis, “making straight”). By surface analysis, ortho- + -osis.

Related words

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