(medicine) A device applied to a human limb to control or enhance movement or to prevent bone movement or deformity, for example, a splint or an arch support.
orthosis
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(ör′thōs·əs)
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| Medical Dictionary: or·tho·sis |
(ôr-thō'sĭs)
n., pl. -ses (-sēz).
n., pl. -ses (-sēz).
An external orthopedic appliance that prevents or assists the movement of the spine or limbs.
| Veterinary Dictionary: orthosis |
Pl. orthoses [Gr.] an orthopedic appliance or apparatus used to support, align, prevent or correct deformities or to improve function of movable parts of the body.
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