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orthosis (s), orthoses (pl)
A device, or appliance, worn on the body to correct, or to prevent, joint deformity, provide support for ambulation (walking), reduce pain, diminish weight-bearing force, or to assist a person's movements.
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ortho-, orth-
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electric spinal orthosis, ESO
An electric device that helps control curvature of the spine by stimulating back muscles.
The portable battery-powered machine does not correct scoliosis (abnormal lateral curvature of the spine); however, it apparently does keep it from getting worse.
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electro-, electr-, electri-
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-osis, -sis, -sia, -sy, -se
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