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orthesis Med.|ɔːˈθiːsɪs|
[f. Gr. ὀρθ-ός straight, right + -esis, after prosthesis.]
= orthosis.
1956R. L. Bennett in Physical Therapy Rev. XXXVI. 721/1 To my knowledge, the words, ‘orthesis’, ‘orthetics’, and ‘orthetic devices’, have not been used before... The word ‘orthesis’ may be defined as a medically prescribed device applied to or around a weakened bodily segment to give support and increased function. 1963Med. Electronics & Biol. Engin. I. 511/1 Prehensile motion of the hand..is to be performed by an externally powered orthesis, but is not to be preprogrammed and is to be completely controlled by the patient. 1971Rand Daily Mail 4 Sept. 14/1 He has developed various aids for the disabled. The most useful, perhaps, is the motorised orthesis or hand splint which can be connected to a blow-and-suck pipe or any other control system. |