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orthopedics

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19
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20
Letters
11
Pronunciation
/ˌɔːθəˈpiːdɪks/ (UK)
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/ˌɔːθəˈpiːdɪks/ (UK) · /ˌɔɹθəˈpidɪks/ (US)

Definition of orthopedics

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (uncountable)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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Etymology

From ortho- + Ancient Greek παιδεία (paideía, “upbringing, training”). Originally a branch of medicine correcting deformities in children.

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