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| 2 | 36% | 5 | From Old English for “spine, crest” and Dutch for “back”, a long narrow hilltop or mountain range; or, the spine of a whale or other animal | |
| 3 | 31% | 7 | Georgia, its location full of oxygen — the state of oxygen! | |
Brace Used To Help The Spine When Oxygen Is In Short Supply Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ORTHOSIS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quiptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ORTHOSIS
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ORTHOSIS" which means:
- noun
- • A type of brace which either prevents or assists movement of a limb or the spine.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She wore an ankle orthosis to support her sprained joint."
- • "The doctor recommended a knee orthosis to alleviate her pain."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Quiptic20 Aug 2018 | Down 15 | |
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