"Zimmer frame" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Zimmer frames [plural]
Etymology: From Zimmer Orthopaedic Ltd, the original manufacturer. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Zimmer frame (plural Zimmer frames)
  1. (UK) A walking frame. Tags: UK Synonyms: walker, zimmer frame

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