Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Oligodactyly
- A congenital condition in which a person is born with fewer than the typical number of fingers or toes. The condition varies widely in presentation — some individuals may have fewer digits on one hand or both, and the remaining digits may differ in size, strength, or dexterity.…
- Orthotics(also: Orthosis, Orthoses, Orthotic Device)
- Externally applied devices used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems — including braces, splints, and supports for the spine, limbs, hands, feet, and neck. Orthoses stabilize joints, correct alignment, redistribute…
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