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orthotics

noun

Meaning

  1. An orthopedic appliance designed to support, straighten or improve the functioning of a body part; an orthosis.
  2. The design, manufacture and installation of orthopedic appliances to support, straighten or improve the function of a body part

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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