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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.

Nearby words

  1. orthomyxoviridae,
  2. orthonormal,
  3. orthopaedic,
  4. orthopaedics,
  5. orthopedic,
  6. orthopedist,
  7. orthopercussion,
  8. orthophoria,
  9. orthophosphate,
  10. orthophosphoric acid

Origin of orthopedics

First recorded in 1850–55; see origin at orthopedic, -ics
Related formsor·tho·pe·dist, noun
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Examples from the Web for orthopedist

  • Associated words: orthopedy, orthopraxy, orthopedic, orthopedist.

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Word Origin and History for orthopedist
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
Medicine definitions for orthopedist

orthopedist

n.

A specialist in 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.
Related formsor′tho•pe′dic adj.
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Science definitions for orthopedist

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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Culture definitions for orthopedist

orthopedics

[ (awr-thuh-pee-diks) ]

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

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