Orthopedics Definition

ôrthəpēdiks
noun
The branch of medicine dealing with the treatment of deformities, diseases, and injuries of the bones, joints, muscles, etc.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Orthopedics

  • From orthopedic from French orthopédique from orthopédie orthopedic surgery Greek ortho- ortho- Greek paideia child-rearing (from pais paid- child pau-1 in Indo-European roots)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Orthopedics Sentence Examples

  • Orthodontics includes dentofacial orthopedics, which is used to correct problems involving the growth of the jaw.

  • They can also make sexy shoes for odd sizes, or feet with particular needs, like orthopedics.

  • Sheffield has a strong tradition of excellence in clinical orthopedics.

  • The relationship was less strong for procedures such as CABG, angioplasty, carotid endarterectomy other cancer surgery and orthopedics.

  • The array of services provided covers 11 surgical areas, including cardio-thoracic, neurology, and orthopedics.

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