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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Instead of undergoing a potentially career-ending surgery, he played with a custom-made orthotic, which contributed to years of cascading injuries — mostly to his hips, knees and back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
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 new rule is a change from the agency’s previous position that it was unnecessary to register the orthotic braces with the NFA.
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
For my broken back, I had two options: surgically implanted screws to stabilize my vertebrae or months of immobilization in an orthotic brace.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 19, 2022
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