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.
Origin of orthopedics
First recorded in 1850–55; see origin at
orthopedic,
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OTHER WORDS FROM orthopedics
or·tho·pe·dist, nounWords nearby orthopedics
Example sentences from the Web for orthopedist
Associated words: orthopedy, orthopraxy, orthopedic, orthopedist.
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Medical definitions for orthopedist (1 of 2)
orthopedist
n.
A specialist in orthopedics.
Medical definitions for orthopedist (2 of 2)
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.Scientific 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.
Cultural definitions for orthopedist
orthopedics
[ (awr-thuh-pee-diks) ]
The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the muscular and skeletal systems.