orthosis
noun
or·tho·sis
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plural orthoses\ ȯr-ˈthō-ˌsēz
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Definition of orthosis
: orthotic
Examples of orthosis in a Sentence
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There are a few different reasons why your child’s pediatrician might recommend helmet-molding therapy (sometimes referred to as cranial orthosis). — Korin Miller, SELF, "My Son, Like Chrissy Teigen’s, Wore a Corrective Helmet as a Baby for a Flat Spot," 4 Dec. 2018 The orthosis had to allow upward movement of the ankle while preventing patients from pointing or rising up on their toes. — Kelly Mcbride, Cincinnati.com, "Students make strides in project-based learning," 15 Sep. 2017 Unfortunately, Smith’s injury timeline is approaching a year-and-a-half, and his continued use of an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) brace indicates that may be a permanent need. — Profootballdoc, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Cowboys must brace for reality with Jaylon Smith," 9 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'orthosis.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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