noun
a type of medical device used to support, align, or protect a part of the body
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The patient was prescribed an orthosis to help support their injured ankle.
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I need to wear this orthosis to keep my knee stable while I recover.
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I got this cool orthosis that helps with my back pain.
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The new software acted as an orthosis for the company's outdated systems, providing much-needed support and stability.