Etymology

orthosis

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Today it means: A type of brace which either prevents or assists movement of a limb or the spine. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ὄρθωσις
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromὄρθωσις“making straight”
  2. English todayorthosis

From Ancient Greek ὄρθωσις (órthōsis, “making straight”). By surface analysis, ortho- + -osis.

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