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or·thot·ic

(ôr-thŏt′ĭk)

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)

(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]

Translations

orthotic

adj ortésico, relativo a una ortesis; n (orthotic device) ortesis f

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