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Record 1 2020-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthoses
DEF

An orthopedic appliance or apparatus used to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities or to improve the function of movable parts of the body.

OBS

orthosis; orthotic device: terms standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthèses
DEF

Appareillage destiné à suppléer, à assister la fonction d'un membre déficitaire ou encore à corriger ou à prévenir une déformation articulaire.

OBS

orthèse; appareillage orthopédique : termes normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ortesis
DEF

Aparato externo utilizado para modificar las condiciones estructurales y funcionales del sistema neuromuscular o del esqueleto.

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