orthotist

orthotist
A maker and fitter of orthopaedic appliances.

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or·thot·ist -əst n a person specializing in orthotics

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or·thot·ist (or-thotґist) [Gr. orthōtēr a restorer or preserver] a person skilled in orthotics and practicing its application in individual cases.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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