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orthopedist

American  
[awr-thuh-peed-ist] / ˌɔr θəˈpid ɪst /

noun

  1. a doctor specializing in orthopedics.


Example Sentences

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In January, I went to see my orthopedist.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

"Right now, patients may go to an orthopedist or a neurologist, and there is no clear injury. But they're still in pain," he says.

From Science Daily • Oct. 10, 2025

The orthopedist said it was a torn muscle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 27, 2025

The agent said all teams had been provided results of Correa’s end-of-season physical conducted by Dr. Christopher Camp, the Twins’ medical director and director of high performance and an orthopedist at the Mayo Clinic.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2022

An old knee problem flared up; an orthopedist recommended surgery.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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