caliper splint
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caliper splint — noun : a support for the leg consisting of two metal rods extending between a foot plate and a padded thigh band and worn so that the weight is borne mainly by the hipbone … Useful english dictionary
caliper — cal·i·per or chiefly Brit cal·li·per kal ə pər n 1) any of various measuring instruments having two usu. adjustable arms, legs, or jaws used to measure thickness, diameter, and distance between surfaces usu. used in pl. <a pair of calipers> … Medical dictionary
Thomas splint — Thom·as splint täm əs n a metal splint for fractures of the arm or leg that consists of a ring at one end to fit around the upper arm or leg and two metal shafts extending down the sides of the limb in a long U with a crosspiece at the bottom… … Medical dictionary
Циркуль (Calliper, Caliper) — 1. Инструмент для измерения диаметров окружностей; используется главным образом в акушерской практике для измерения диаметра таза. 2. (Так называемая шарнирная шина (calliper splint)) шина ноги, содержащая металлические стержни, прикрепленные к… … Медицинские термины
cal|i|per — «KAL uh puhr», noun, verb. –n. 1. diameter; thickness, breadth; caliber: »Both the glazed and unglazed types are made in many calipers for an almost incredibly varied range of applications (London Times). 2. = calipers. (Cf. ↑calipers) 3. Also,… … Useful english dictionary
calliper — caliper; n. 1) an instrument with two prongs or jaws, used for measuring diameters: used particularly in obstetrics for measuring the diameter of the pelvis. 2) (calliper splint) a surgical appliance (see orthosis) that is used to correct or… … The new mediacal dictionary
Brace (orthopaedic) — An orthopaedic brace (also orthosis or orthotic) is a device used to: *immobilize a joint or body segment, *restrict movement in a given direction, *assist movement, *reduce weight bearing forces, or *correct the shape of the body.Most often in… … Wikipedia
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calliper — chiefly Brit var of CALIPER * * * (caliper) n. 1. an instrument with two prongs or jaws, used for measuring diameters: used particularly in obstetrics for measuring the diameter of the pelvis. 2. (calliper splint) a surgical appliance (see… … Medical dictionary
calliper — n. & v. (also caliper) n. 1 (in pl.) (also calliper compasses) compasses with bowed legs for measuring the diameter of convex bodies, or with out turned points for measuring internal dimensions. 2 (in full calliper splint) a metal splint to… … Useful english dictionary
