orthotics

noun plural but singular in construction or·thot·ics \-tiks\

Definition of ORTHOTICS

: a branch of mechanical and medical science that deals with the design and fitting of orthotics

— or·thot·ic \-tik\ adjective

— or·tho·tist \ȯr-ˈthä-tist, ˈȯr-thə-tist\ noun

1957

Medical Dictionary

noun plural but singular in construction or·thot·ics \-iks\

: a branch of mechanical and medical science that deals with the support and bracing of weak or ineffective joints or muscles

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