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orthotic
[ awr-thot-ik ]
/ ɔrˈθɒt ɪk /
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Definition of orthotic
noun
Also orthosis . a device or support, especially for the foot, used to relieve or correct an orthopedic problem.
adjective
of or relating to orthotics.
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How to use orthotic in a sentence
Bright red, plastic orthotics poke out from the tops of her sparkly silver sneakers.
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To Get a Shot at Justice, They Were Forced to Prove Their Disabled Daughter’s Intelligence|by Carol Marbin Miller and Daniel Chang, Miami Herald|June 24, 2021|ProPublica
Medical definitions for orthotic
orthotic
[ ôr-thŏt′ĭk ]
adj.
Of or relating to orthotics.
n.
An orthopedic appliance designed to straighten or support a body part.
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