orthotics

[ awr-thot-iks ]
/ ɔrˈθɒt ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb) a branch of medicine dealing with the making and fitting of orthotic devices.

Origin of orthotics

First recorded in 1960–65; see origin at orthotic, -ics

OTHER WORDS FROM orthotics

or·thot·ist [awr-thot-ist, awr-thuh-tist] /ɔrˈθɒt ɪst, ˈɔr θə tɪst/, noun

Words nearby orthotics

orthostatic hypotension, orthostatic proteinuria, orthostichy, orthostyle, orthotic, orthotics, orthotist, orthotone, orthotonos, orthotopic, orthotropic

British Dictionary definitions for orthotist (1 of 2)

orthotist
/ (ɔːˈθɒtɪst) /

noun

a person who is qualified to practise orthotics

British Dictionary definitions for orthotist (2 of 2)

orthotics
/ (ɔːˈθɒtɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) the provision and use of artificial or mechanical aids, such as braces, to prevent or assist movement of weak or injured joints or muscles

Medical definitions for orthotist (1 of 2)

orthotist
[ ôr-thŏt′ĭst, ôr′thə-tĭst ]

n.

A specialist in orthotics.

Medical definitions for orthotist (2 of 2)

orthotics
[ ôr-thŏt′ĭks ]

n.

The science that deals with the use of specialized mechanical devices to support or to supplement weakened or abnormal joints or limbs. orthetics