orthopaedic
orthopaedic UK SPECIALIZED (MAINLY US orthopedic) /ˌɔː.θəˈpiː.dɪk/ aep /ˌɔːr.θə-/ adjective [before noun]
1 F0 relating to orthopaedics: » an orthopaedic surgeon/specialist/hospitalThesaurus+: ↑Medical studies and the people who study them2 F0 designed to prevent or treat bone injuries: » an orthopaedic mattress» orthopaedic shoesThesaurus+: ↑Describing medical treatment generally |