Corrective (Noun)
Meaning
A device for treating injury or disease.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The orthopedic surgeon prescribed a corrective shoe insert to alleviate the patient's chronic back pain.
- She was fitted with a corrective splint to help realign her broken wrist during the healing process.
- The corrective lens in her glasses greatly improved her vision and reduced eye strain.
- He wore a corrective cast on his leg for several weeks to stabilize the fractured bone.
- The physical therapist recommended a corrective orthotic device to support the patient's injured ankle.