orthopedic

or or·tho·pae·dic

[ awr-thuh-pee-dik ]

adjective
  1. of or relating to orthopedics.

Origin of orthopedic

1
First recorded in 1830–40; ortho- + Greek paid- (stem of paîs “child”; cf. ped- ) + -ic

Other words from orthopedic

  • or·tho·pe·di·cal·ly, adverb
  • non·or·tho·pe·dic, adjective

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