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Crutches

Scope note

Staffs or supports to assist a lame or infirm person in walking, especially those with a cross-piece at one end to fit under the armpit. RHDEL2

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000236308

Broader Terms used

<equipment for personal use>

Equivalent Terms used

crutch

Created

12yrs ago

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