orthopedics

or or·tho·pae·dics

[ awr-thuh-pee-diks ]

/ ˌɔr θəˈpi dɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb) the medical specialty concerned with correction of deformities or functional impairments of the skeletal system, especially the extremities and the spine, and associated structures, as muscles and ligaments.

Words nearby orthopedics

orthomyxoviridae, orthonormal, orthopaedic, orthopaedics, orthopedic, orthopedics, orthopedist, orthopercussion, orthophoria, orthophosphate, orthophosphoric acid

Origin of orthopedics

First recorded in 1850–55; see origin at orthopedic, -ics

OTHER WORDS FROM orthopedics

or·tho·pe·dist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for orthopaedics

orthopaedics

US orthopedics

/ (ˌɔːθəʊˈpiːdɪks) /

noun (functioning as singular)

the branch of surgery concerned with disorders of the spine and joints and the repair of deformities of these parts

dental orthopaedics another name for orthodontics

Derived forms of orthopaedics

orthopaedist or US orthopedist, noun

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Medicine definitions for orthopaedics

orthopedics

n.

The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments, often by surgery.

Other words from orthopedics

or′tho•pe′dic adj.

Science definitions for orthopaedics

orthopedics

[ ôr′thə-pē′dĭks ]

The branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of disorders or injuries of the bones, joints, and associated muscles.

Culture definitions for orthopaedics

orthopedics

[ (awr-thuh-pee-diks) ]

The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the muscular and skeletal systems.