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orthotics

Syllabification: (or·thot·ics)
Pronunciation: /ôrˈTHätiks/

Definition of orthotics

noun

[treated as singular]
  • the branch of medicine that deals with the provision and use of artificial devices such as splints and braces.

Derivatives

orthotist

noun

orthotics in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of orthotics in the British & World English dictionary