orthotic
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or·thot·ic
(ôr-thŏt′ĭk)n.
An orthopedic appliance designed to straighten or support a body part.
adj.
Of or relating to orthotics.
[From New Latin orthōsis, orthōt-, artificial support, brace, from Greek, a straightening, from orthoun, to straighten, from orthos, straight.]
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orthotic
(ɔːˈθɒtɪk)n
(Medicine) a shoe insert designed to improve posture and prevent injury
adj
(Medicine) relating to an orthosis
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or•thot•ic
(ɔrˈθɒt ɪk)n.
1. a device or support used to relieve or correct an orthopedic problem, esp. of the foot.
adj. 2. of or pertaining to orthotics.
[1960–65; adj. derivative of orthosis orthopedic correction < Greek órthōsis a making straight, guidance]
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Translations
orthotic
adj ortésico, relativo a una ortesis; n (orthotic device) ortesis fEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.