orthopedics

or·tho·pe·dics

or or·tho·pae′dics

the branch of medicine dealing with the treatment of deformities, diseases, and injuries of the bones, joints, muscles, etc.

Origin of orthopedics

from French orthopédique, orthopedic from orthopédie from Classical Greek orthos, straight (see ortho-) + paideia, training of children from pais (gen. paidos), child: see pedo-

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orthopedics

also or·tho·pae·dics

noun

used with a sing. verb

The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments.

Origin of orthopedics

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

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or′tho·pe′dic
adjective

or′tho·pe′di·cal·ly
adverb

or′tho·pe′dist
noun

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The branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of disorders or injuries of the bones, joints, and associated muscles.

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Noun

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(medicine) The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of disorders of the bones and associated muscles and joints

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orthopedics - Medical Definition

also orthopaedics (ôr′thə-pē′dĭks)

n. used with a sing. verb

The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments.

Related Forms:

or′tho·pe′dic
adj.

or′tho·pe′di·cal·ly
adv.

or′tho·pe′dist
n.

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