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orthotist

Syllables: or·tho·tist/ˈɔɹθətɪst/

orthotist noun: a person who makes or fits orthotic devices.

Noun

orthotist (plural orthotists)

  1. A person who makes or fits orthotic devices.
    • While historic practice often involved one person's judgment, best practice today usually reflects the considered decision of an orthotic clinic team. Professional members of the team include the orthotist, physician, and physical therapist.2002, Joan E. Edelstein, Orthotics: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach, page 2

Forms of orthotist

pluralorthotists

Origin of orthotist

From orthot(ic) + -ist.

Questions about orthotist

What does orthotist mean?
Orthotist means a person who makes or fits orthotic devices.
What part of speech is orthotist?
Orthotist is a noun.
How do you pronounce orthotist?
Orthotist is pronounced /ˈɔɹθətɪst/.
What is the plural of orthotist?
The plural of orthotist is orthotists.

Words near orthotist in the dictionary

  1. orthothecids
  2. orthothioformate
  3. orthothioformates
  4. orthotic
  5. orthotics
  6. orthotist
  7. orthotists
  8. orthotitanate
  9. orthotitanates
  10. orthotitanic acid
  11. orthotolidine

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