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.

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Origin of orthopedics

First recorded in 1850–55; see origin at orthopedic, -ics

OTHER WORDS FROM orthopedics

or·tho·pe·dist, noun

Words nearby orthopedics

orthonormal, Ortho-Novum, orthopaedic, orthopaedics, orthopedic, orthopedics, orthopedist, orthopercussion, orthophoria, orthophosphate, orthophosphoric acid

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Example sentences from the Web for orthopedics

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Cultural definitions for orthopedics

orthopedics

[ (awr-thuh-pee-diks) ]

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

Medical definitions for 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.

Other words from orthopedics

or′tho•pe′dic adj.

Scientific definitions for orthopedics

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.

单词	orthopedics
释义	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. VIDEO FOR ORTHOPEDICS WATCH NOW: Does The Word "Orthopedics" Just Describe Shoes? Guess what, the word "orthopedics" doesn't just apply to shoes ... for old people. MORE VIDEOS FROM DICTIONARY.COM Origin of orthopedics First recorded in 1850–55; see origin at orthopedic, -ics OTHER WORDS FROM orthopedics or·tho·pe·dist, noun Words nearby orthopedics orthonormal, Ortho-Novum, orthopaedic, orthopaedics, orthopedic, orthopedics, orthopedist, orthopercussion, orthophoria, orthophosphate, orthophosphoric acid Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for orthopedics And she was wearing a pair of pumps—no orthopedics for this 84-year-old. The Queen's Fashion Secrets\|Kate Betts\|July 6, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Cultural definitions for orthopedics orthopedics [ (awr-thuh-pee-diks) ] The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the muscular and skeletal systems. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for 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. Other words from orthopedics or′tho•pe′dic adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for orthopedics 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. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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