orthotic
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of orthotic
1960–65; adjective derivative of orthosis (on the model of psychosis ( def. ): psychotic ( def. ), etc.); see -tic
Example Sentences
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Because of her MS, a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord, she uses an orthotic to walk and competes with an ankle foot orthosis in her boot.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026
The attachment was initially designed as an orthotic device to assist a person with a physical disability to operate a firearm.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
One girl with clubfoot, a congenital deformity, who was desperate for orthotic shoes.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 25, 2023
Mr. Karimi’s extraordinary engineering talents were developed over two decades in Afghanistan, designing, building and fitting artificial limbs and orthotic supports like braces and splints.
From New York Times ● Aug. 27, 2021
Reed received a custom-made orthotic insert to give extra cushioning for his big toe and started in the season opener, but he was never fully healthy.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 6, 2017
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