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Orthosis

Also called Brace

Rehabilitation MedicineOrthopedicsImportant

An external device applied to a limb or the body to support, align, or improve the function of a moving part.

Korean

보조기

팔다리나 몸에 착용해 움직이는 부위를 지지, 정렬, 또는 기능을 개선하는 외부 장치.

French

Orthèse

Dispositif externe appliqué à un membre ou au corps pour soutenir, aligner ou améliorer la fonction d'une partie mobile.

Word parts

  • orth/oRoot(Greek) Straight, correct, upright
  • -osisSuffix(Greek) Abnormal condition or process

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