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Meaning of "orthosis" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ORTHOSIS

orthosis  [ɔːˈθəʊsɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ORTHOSIS

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preposition
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determiner
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Orthosis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ORTHOSIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

orthosis

Orthotics

Orthotics is a specialty within the medical field concerned with the design, manufacture and application of orthoses. An orthosis is "an externally applied device used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal system". An orthosis may be used to: ▪ Control, guide, limit and/or immobilize an extremity, joint or body segment for a particular reason ▪ To restrict movement in a given direction ▪ To assist movement generally ▪ To reduce weight bearing forces for a particular purpose ▪ To aid rehabilitation from fractures after the removal of a cast ▪ To otherwise correct the shape and/or function of the body, to provide easier movement capability or reduce pain Orthotics combines knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, biomechanics and engineering. Patients benefiting from an orthosis may have a condition such as spina bifida or cerebral palsy, or have experienced a spinal cord injury or stroke. Equally, orthoses are sometimes used prophylactically or to optimise performance in sport.

Definition of orthosis in the English dictionary

The definition of orthosis in the dictionary is an artificial or mechanical aid, such as a brace, to support or assist movement of a weak or injured part of the body.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ORTHOSIS


apoptosis
ˌæpəpˈtəʊsɪs
atherosclerosis
ˌæθərəʊsklɪəˈrəʊsɪs
babesiosis
bəˌbiːzɪˈəʊsɪs
berylliosis
bəˌrɪlɪˈəʊsɪs
diagnosis
ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs
diorthosis
ˌdaɪɔːˈθəʊsɪs
epanorthosis
ɪˌpænɔːˈθəʊsɪs
fibrosis
faɪˈbrəʊsɪs
hypnosis
hɪpˈnəʊsɪs
necrosis
nɛˈkrəʊsɪs
ornithosis
ˌɔːnɪˈθəʊsɪs
osmosis
ɒzˈməʊsɪs
osteoporosis
ˌɒstɪəʊpɔːˈrəʊsɪs
pediculosis
pɪˌdɪkjʊˈləʊsɪs
prognosis
prɒɡˈnəʊsɪs
sarcoidosis
ˌsɑːkɔɪdˈəʊsɪs
sclerosis
sklɪəˈrəʊsɪs
stenosis
stɪˈnəʊsɪs
thrombosis
θrɒmˈbəʊsɪs
tuberculosis
tjʊˌbɜːkjʊˈləʊsɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ORTHOSIS

orthoptic
orthoptics
orthoptist
orthopyroxene
orthorexia
orthorhombic
orthoscope
orthoscopic
orthoses
orthosilicate
orthostatic
orthostichies
orthostichous
orthostichy
orthotic
orthotics
orthotist
orthotone
orthotonic
orthotopic

WORDS THAT END LIKE ORTHOSIS

affective psychosis
alphosis
anamorphosis
anthropomorphosis
cirrhosis
gomphosis
homomorphosis
Korsakoff´s psychosis
kyphosis
metamorphosis
metempsychosis
morphosis
multiple sclerosis
organic psychosis
paedomorphosis
psychosis
puerperal psychosis
sporotrichosis
theriomorphosis
trichosis
whosis

Synonyms and antonyms of orthosis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «orthosis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ORTHOSIS

Find out the translation of orthosis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of orthosis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «orthosis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

矫形器
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ortesis
570 millions of speakers

English

orthosis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

orthosis
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأجهزة التقويمية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ортез
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

órtese
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

orthosis
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

orthèse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ortosis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Orthese
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

整形器具
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

보조기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Orthosis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

orthosis
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

orthosis
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ओरिओसिस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ortez
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ortesi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

orteza
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ортез
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

orteza
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

νάρθηκας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

orthose
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ortos
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ortose
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of orthosis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ORTHOSIS»

The term «orthosis» is regularly used and occupies the 69.211 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ORTHOSIS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «orthosis» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «orthosis» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about orthosis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ORTHOSIS»

Discover the use of orthosis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to orthosis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
AAOS Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices
For example, an ankle–foot orthosis is defined as ''an orthosis which encompasses the ankle joint and the whole or part of the foot'' and is referred to by the abbreviation ''AFO.'' A wrist–hand–finger orthosis is defined as ''an orthosis that ...
John D. Hsu, John W. Michael, John R. Fisk, 2008
2
Evaluation of the Ortho-Walk Type B Pneumatic Orthosis on ...
PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate Each center was requested to take blood pressure and pulse rate measurements with the patient supine and standing, without the orthosis and then with the orthosis. Three patients ...
National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Prosthetics Research and Development, 1976
3
Prosthetics and Orthotics: Lower Limb and Spinal
Focusing on the lower extremities and spine, this extensively illustrated text presents a problem-solving approach to the evaluation and prescription of prosthetics and orthotics in physical therapy interventions.
Ron Seymour, 2002
4
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice
Orthotics is the systematic pursuit of straightening and improving function of the body or body parts by the application of an orthosis to the outside of the body. The term "orthosis" may refer to a number of devices with a more restricted or ...
Joel A. DeLisa, Bruce M. Gans, Nicholas E. Walsh, 2005
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Textbook of Rehabilitation
\\~u1iiU.<» Orthosis Serving Specialised Functions 1. Head-Cervical-Thoracic Orthosis (HCTO) . Sacral Orthosis . Lumbo-sacral Orthosis (LSO) . Thoraco lumbo -sacral Orthosis (TLSO) . Upper Extremity Orthosis a. Shoulder and Arm Orthosis b ...
Sunder, 2004
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2013 HCPCS Level II Professional Edition -
Figure 33 Hip‐knee‐ankle‐foot orthosis (HKAFO). Knee ankle foot orthosis, full plastic, single upright, with or without free motion knee, with or without free motion ankle, custom fabricated Qp Qh Knee ankle foot orthosis, full plastic, with or ...
Carol J. Buck, 2012
7
Kaplan National Physical Therapy Exam
Knee-ankle foot orthosis A knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO) supports the foot, ankle, knee, and distal thigh. The knee joint can be single-axis or polycentric. Active patients tend to favor the polycentric knee, which can be more stable but is  ...
Bethany Chapman, Mary Fratianni, 2008
8
Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity: ...
FIGURE 16 Nonarticular humerus orthosis: (SO). A humeral frac- ture brace used to stabilize and protect a healing midshaft humerus fracture. Although labeled as nonarticular, the orthosis partially crosses the shoulderjoint. The most  ...
MaryLynn A. Jacobs, Noelle M. Austin, 2013
9
Fundamentals of Hand Therapy: Clinical Reasoning and ...
PART 3 Clinical Reasoning and Treatment Guidelines for Common Diagnoses of the Upper Extremity 416 TABLE 30-1 Immobilization Protocol Following Flexor Tendon Repair Early Phase Intermediate Phase Late Phase Orthosis Dorsal ...
Cynthia Cooper, 2013
10
Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation
type of fabricated orthosis, are those that cross a joint or series ofjoints. Examples of articular orthoses include a wrist immobilization orthosis, proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint extension mobilization orthosis, and elbow flexion restriction ...
Michelle M. Lusardi, Milagros Jorge, Millee Jorge, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ORTHOSIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term orthosis is used in the context of the following news items.
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Pedorthist shares foot type identification algorithm for adolescents …
... into six quadrants — and includes possible clinical symptoms, common adolescent problems and key orthosis features for each quadrant. «Healio, Jul 15»
2
Leiston family's anger after treatment for baby's head ruled out by …
... and nationally the NHS does not usually fund the use of cranial remoulding orthosis (helmets and headbands) for babies with plagiocephaly. «Coastal Scene, Jul 15»
3
Faithfully yours - Unity in diversity
A technician in Brandon builds and maintains the Ankle-Foot Orthosis (brace) Kathryn wears on her left foot. Without it, she couldn't walk. «myWestman.ca, Jul 15»
4
Provo prosthetist taking on unique medical mission with his disease
Branch Hunsaker, a certified prosthetist orthotist, watches Tisheena Stevens walk with a new ankle foot orthosis at the Hanger Clinic in Provo ... «Daily Herald, Jul 15»
5
North Andover resident donates braces to Whittier Rehab, plans to …
Out of the water he wears a KAFO [Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis) orthotic brace on each leg, allowing him to bear some weight on them. “They lock ... «Wicked Local North of Boston, Jul 15»
6
Powered knee-ankle-foot orthosis for poliomyelitis patients
People with poliomyelitis would walk more normally with the new powered knee-ankle-foot orthosis developed by Mokhtar Arazpour, ... «Mehr News Agency - English Version, Jul 15»
7
Life and Limb: Amputees adapt to overcome losses
Kurt Beyer demonstrates the mechanics of a knee-ankle-foot orthosis at Lake Norman Orthotics and Prosthetics in Stanley. Stanley business ... «Lincoln Times-News, Jul 15»
8
Brain injuries won't stop local woman
She has braces and ankle foot orthosis devices that allows her to manually move her feet, but she spends most of her time in her chair. «Foster's Daily Democrat, Jul 15»
9
Interim dean gives hope to amputees
An orthosis is a device that assists the functionality of a body part while a prosthetic is a device that mimics the body part's functionality. «FIUSM, Jul 15»
10
Victory Orthotics & Prosthetics owner speaks out about relationship …
“They're literally waiting to get their prosthesis or orthosis so they can get back to work, get back to taking care of their children, get back to ... «WJHL, Jul 15»

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