Orthosis

An orthosis is a device that is applied to a part of the body to correct deformity, improve function, or relieve symptoms of a disease. The word is derived from ortho, meaning straight.

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Body: With regard to living things, a body is the integral physical material of an individual, and contrasts with soul, personality and behavior....

Deformity: A deformity is a major difference in the shape of the body or a body part compared to the average shape for the area in question....

Symptom: The term symptom (from the Greek syn = con/plus and pipto = fall, together meaning co-exist) has two similar meanings in the context of physical and mental health:...