orthosis

[ awr-thoh-sis ]
/ ɔrˈθoʊ sɪs /

noun, plural or·tho·ses [awr-thoh-seez] /ɔrˈθoʊ siz/.

Medicine/Medical. the correction of orthopedic maladjustments.
an orthotic.

Origin of orthosis

1955–60; < Greek órthōsis a making straight, guidance, equivalent to orthō- (variant stem of orthoûn to straighten, verbal derivative of orthós straight) + -sis -sis

Words nearby orthosis

orthorhombic, orthoscope, orthoscopic, orthoscopy, orthoselection, orthosis, orthostat, orthostates, orthostatic, orthostatic hypotension, orthostatic proteinuria

British Dictionary definitions for orthosis

orthosis
/ (ɔːˈθəʊsɪs) /

noun plural -ses (-siːz)

an artificial or mechanical aid, such as a brace, to support or assist movement of a weak or injured part of the body

Medical definitions for orthosis

orthosis
[ ôr-thō′sĭs ]

n. pl. or•tho•ses (-sēz)

An external orthopedic appliance that prevents or assists the movement of the spine or limbs.