adj
orthopedic
AWR-thuh-pee-dihk
adj
1
Relating to the treatment of bones, joints, and muscles.
"She had orthopedic surgery to repair her torn ligament."
"He wears orthopedic shoes to support his flat feet."
How to Use Orthopedic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with bones, joints, and the musculoskeletal system.
UK vs US
Spelled "orthopaedic" in British English, "orthopedic" in American English.
Common pairings
orthopedic surgeon
orthopedic shoes
orthopedic surgery
Word Forms
more orthopedic comparative, most orthopedic superlative
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Etymology
From French orthopédique, built from Greek orthos ("straight") and pais/paid- ("child") — originally coined for correcting deformities in children.