Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
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Chapter 3, Problem 70LE
Henry Turner wears a brace to compensate for the impaired function of his leg. The medical term for this orthopedic appliance is a/an _______________________ .
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Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)
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