Milwaukee brace

noun

Mil·​wau·​kee brace mil-ˈwȯ-kē-, -ˈwä- How to pronounce Milwaukee brace (audio)
: an orthopedic brace that extends from the pelvis to the neck and is used especially in the treatment of scoliosis

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“Milwaukee brace.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Milwaukee%20brace. Accessed 28 Mar. 2023.

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