orthopedic
Orthopedic (adj) means relating to the treatment of bones, joints, and muscles. Example: “She had orthopedic surgery to repair her torn ligament.”
How to use orthopedic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with bones, joints, and the musculoskeletal system.
Spelled "orthopaedic" in British English, "orthopedic" in American English.
Word forms
more orthopedic comparative, most orthopedic superlative
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She had _____ surgery to repair her torn ligament.
Etymology
From French orthopédique, built from Greek orthos ("straight") and pais/paid- ("child") — originally coined for correcting deformities in children.
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What does “orthopedic” mean?
The word “orthopedic” means relating to the treatment of bones, joints, and muscles. In plain terms, to do with bones, joints, and the musculoskeletal system.
How do you pronounce “orthopedic”?
“Orthopedic” is pronounced AWR-thuh-pee-dihk (/ˈɔɹθəpidɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “orthopedic” in a sentence?
Here is “orthopedic” used in a sentence: “She had orthopedic surgery to repair her torn ligament.”
What part of speech is “orthopedic”?
“Orthopedic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “orthopedic” come from?
The word “orthopedic” comes from French. From French orthopédique, built from Greek orthos ("straight") and pais/paid- ("child") — originally coined for correcting deformities in children.