orthotist

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/ˈɔɹθətɪst/

noun

A person who makes or fits orthotic devices.

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Meanings

nounorthotist (plural orthotists)

plural orthotists

  1. A person who makes or fits orthotic devices.

    While historic practice often involved one person's judgment, best practice today usually reflects the considered decision of an orthotic clinic team. Professional members of the team include the orthotist, physician, and physical therapist.

    2002, Joan E. Edelstein, Orthotics: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach, page 2

Origin

From orthot(ic) + -ist.

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orthotist. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orthotist

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“orthotist.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orthotist. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “orthotist,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orthotist.

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