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exoskeleton the protective or supporting structure covering the outside of the body of many animals, such as the thick cuticle of arthropods exoskeleton [¦ek·sō′skel·ə·tən] (invertebrate zoology) The external supportive covering of certain invertebrates, such as arthropods. (vertebrate zoology) Bony or horny epidermal derivatives, such as nails, hoofs, and scales. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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During robotic-assisted walking, the exoskeletal orthosis was aligned and secured to subjects with thigh and shank cuffs and pelvis straps attached to the harness. We get the same feel from the firefly's inhuman light show of exoskeletal love. 15,16) This driven (motorized) gait orthosis (DGO) is a computer-controlled, exoskeletal device that is secured to a person's legs while he or she is supported over a motorized treadmill ([dagger]) using a counterweight unloading system similar to therapist-assisted BWSTT. |
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