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单词 orthodigita
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orthodigitan.

Brit. /ˌɔːθəʊˈdɪdʒᵻtə/, U.S. /ˌɔrθoʊˈdɪdʒᵻdə/
Origin: Apparently a borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: ortho- comb. form, Latin digita.
Etymology: Apparently < ortho- comb. form + digita, taken as plural of classical Latin digitus digit n. and adj.; compare:1941 H. A. Budin Princ. & Pract. Orthodigita i. 17 To provide a useful designation for this newer phase of therapeusis, the author..chose the term Orthodigita (orthos—straight; digita—toes).
The non-surgical correction of deformities and malalignments of the toes.
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the world > health and disease > healing > medical treatment > treatments of specific parts > [noun] > treatment of toe deformities
orthodigita1937
1937 Fiopian Footprints 8 3/2 Let us hope that the history of orthodigita will in time be replete with names of those who will..have illuminated Podiatry.
1939 H. A. Budin in Jrnl. Exper. Podiatry 1 19 In his first lecture on this subject, delivered at a local society meeting in February 1934, the writer introduced some of the appliances and the technic which he had devised... For the purpose of designation of this newer phase of therapeusis, the author..chose the term Orthodigita... Orthodigita may be defined as the amelioration or correction, by non-surgical means, of toe deformities or malalignments.
1978 Chiropodist 33 105 Although I personally favour the qualities (for most orthodigita) of KE 20 silicone rubber, I have found that Otoform provides..an inexpensive and effective method of introducing removable silicone appliances to patients.

Derivatives

orthoˈdigital adj.
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the world > health and disease > healing > medical treatment > treatments of specific parts > [adjective] > treatment of toe deformities
orthodigital1939
1939 H. A. Budin in Jrnl. Exper. Podiatry 1 19 (title) New and improved orthodigital appliances in the non-surgical correction of deformities of the..toes.
1968 C. Fisher & A. K. Whitney in F. Weinstein Princ. & Pract. Podiatry xii. 265/1 Although permanent orthodigital correction is sought in adults also,..the patient may need to wear the appliance continually in order to keep the toes in proper alignment.
1988 Northern Runner Apr.–May 18/2 Orthodigital devices for straightening claw toes are remarkably simple and extremely effective and can be made in a few minutes.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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