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Aids, such as a Zimmer frame, walking stick, or foot-drop splint may be needed at some point by many patients.
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Zimmer frame — A walker or walking frame is a tool for disabled or elderly people who need additional support to maintain balance or stability while walking. The British English common equivalent term for a walker is Zimmer Frame from Zimmer Holdings, a major… … Wikipedia
Zimmer frame — UK [ˈzɪmə(r) ˌfreɪm] / US [ˈzɪmər ˌfreɪm] Word forms Zimmer frame : singular Zimmer frame plural Zimmer frames trademark British a light metal frame that someone old or ill uses to help them walk and stand without falling … English dictionary
Zimmer frame — [[t]zɪ̱mə(r) freɪm[/t]] Zimmer frames N COUNT A Zimmer frame or a Zimmer is a frame that old or ill people sometimes use to help them walk. [BRIT, TRADEMARK] (in AM, use walker) … English dictionary
Zimmer frame — /ˈzɪmə freɪm/ (say zimuh fraym) noun → walking frame. {British trademark Zimmer + frame} …
Zimmer frame — noun a light enclosing framework (trade name Zimmer) with rubber castors or wheels and handles; helps invalids or the handicapped or the aged to walk • Syn: ↑walker, ↑Zimmer • Derivationally related forms: ↑walk (for: ↑walker) … Useful english dictionary
zimmer frame — zim|mer frame [ˈzımə freım US mər ] n trademark BrE a metal frame that old or ill people use to help them walk American Equivalent: walker … Dictionary of contemporary English
zimmer frame — noun (C) BrE trademark a metal frame that old or ill people use to help them walk; walker (3) AmE … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Zimmer frame™ — … Useful english dictionary
Zimmer — (also Zimmer frame) ► NOUN trademark ▪ a kind of walking frame. ORIGIN from Zimmer Orthopaedic Limited, the name of the manufacturer … English terms dictionary
Zimmer® — /zimˈər/ noun (also Zimmer® frame) a metal frame held in front of one, used as an aid to walking ORIGIN: Name of the original manufacturer … Useful english dictionary
