orthosis

English

Etymology

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

Noun

orthosis (plural orthoses)

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

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