orthosis

Noun

Meaning

orthosis (plural orthoses)

(medicine) A type of brace which either prevents or assists movement of a limb or the spine.

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A few examples are: powered leg prosthesis for neuromuscularly impaired, ankle-foot orthosis, biological realistic leg prosthesis and forearm prosthesis. Source: Internet

An orthosis is a wearable device that acts in parallel to the affected limb. Source: Internet

Although the initial aim of humanoid research was to build better orthosis and prosthesis for human beings, knowledge has been transferred between both disciplines. Source: Internet

The devices themselves are properly referred to as "prostheses" and "orthoses" in the plural and "prosthesis" and "orthosis" in the singular. Source: Internet

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