orthopedics
or or·tho·pae·dics
[ awr-thuh-pee-diks ]
/ ˌɔr θəˈpi dɪks /
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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.
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Origin of orthopedics
First recorded in 1850–55; see origin at orthopedic, -ics
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And she was wearing a pair of pumps—no orthopedics for this 84-year-old.
Medical definitions for orthopedics
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.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for orthopedics
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.
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Cultural definitions for orthopedics
orthopedics
[ (awr-thuh-pee-diks) ]
The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the muscular and skeletal systems.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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