 Prosthetics
(pros-thet'-iks) n.
the art and science of designing, fabricating, and fitting artificial limbs to replace an absent external limb for purposes of restoring physiological and/or cosmetic function.
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Orthotics (or-tho'-tiks) n. the art and science of designing, fabricating, and fitting supportive or corrective bracing to support, align, prevent, or correct a musculoskeletal disorder or to improve function and/or cosmesis.
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