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orthopedist

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

noun

orthopedists plural
  1. a doctor specializing in orthopedics.


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Orthopedist No. 2 should not have poked my elbow so hard that the skin broke, or so No. 3 said.

From Scientific American • Jul. 20, 2021

Orthopedist James Andrews, who inserted those screws during a six-hour surgery, texted Barrett on Tuesday and told the pitcher he was unbelievable.

From Washington Post • Sep. 4, 2019

Orthopedist Dr. James Andrews gave Sale an injection of platelet-rich plasma on Monday and said he will be re-evaluated in six weeks.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2019

Orthopedist Neal ElAttrache will perform the surgery on Wednesday.

From Washington Times • Mar. 29, 2019

Orthopedist Steven Garfin of the University of California at San Diego gives cautious approval.

From Time Magazine Archive

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