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Orthosis vs Orthotic - What's the difference?

orthosis | orthotic |

As nouns the difference between orthosis and orthotic

is that orthosis is a type of brace which either prevents, or assists movement of a limb or the spine while orthotic is an orthopedic appliance designed to support, straighten or improve the functioning of a body part; an orthosis.

As an adjective orthotic is

of or pertaining to orthotics.

orthosis

English

Noun

(orthoses)
  • (medicine) A type of brace which either prevents, or assists movement of a limb or the spine

    • Related terms

    *orthotics

    orthotic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to orthotics
  • Of Greek type, having an upright form, distinct from the cursive and chancery types.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • An orthopedic appliance designed to support, straighten or improve the functioning of a body part; an orthosis