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θəˈpi noun
( used with a singular verb ) the medical specialty concerned with correction of deformities or functional impairments of the skeletal system, especially the extremities and the spine, and associated structures, as muscles and ligaments.
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World English Dictionary
orthopaedics or orthopedics (ˌɔːθəʊˈpiːdɪks) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| 1. | the branch of surgery concerned with disorders of the spine and joints and the repair of deformities of these parts |
| 2. | dental orthopaedics another name for orthodontics |
| orthopedics or orthopedics | |
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| ortho'paedist or orthopedics | |
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| ortho'pedist or orthopedics | |
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Orthopedics
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Medical Dictionary
orthopedics or·tho·pe·dics or or·tho·pae·dics (ôr'thə-pē'dĭks)
n.
The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments.
or'tho·pe'dic adj.
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Science Dictionary
| orthopedics (ôr'thə-pē'dĭks) Pronunciation Key
The branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of disorders or injuries of the bones, joints, and associated muscles. |
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Cultural Dictionary
orthopedics [(awr-thuh-pee-diks)]The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the muscular and skeletal systems.
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