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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

Bieber had an MRI on Friday and was scheduled to visit Dr. Keith Meister, the Rangers’ orthopedist, on Saturday.

From Washington Times • Jul. 15, 2023

Annette wasn’t on board — it turned out she was late because of an orthopedist appointment — so I sat next to Renee.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick