cast brace

n.

A specially designed plaster cast incorporating hinges and other brace components and used in the treatment of fractures to promote activity and joint motion.

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Words nearby cast brace

convalescent, convect, convection, convection cell, convection oven, cast brace, convective activity, convective discharge, convective heat, convector, convenance
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