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orthopedist
or·tho·pe·dics also or·tho·pae·dics O0130600 (ôr′thə-pē′dĭks)n. (used with a sing. verb) The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments.
[From orthopedic, from French orthopédique, from orthopédie, orthopedic surgery : Greek ortho-, ortho- + Greek paideia, child-rearing (from pais, paid-, child; see pau- in Indo-European roots).]
or′tho·pe′dic adj.or′tho·pe′di·cal·ly adv.or′tho·pe′dist n.orthopedistSpecialist in conditions and diseases of the bones, joints, and spine.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | orthopedist - a specialist in correcting deformities of the skeletal system (especially in children)orthopaedistmedical specialist, specialist - practices one branch of medicine |
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orthopedist [or″tho-pe´dist] an orthopedic surgeon.or·tho·pae·dist , orthopedist (ōr'thō-pē'dist), One who practices orthopaedics.orthopedist Orthopedic surgeonOrthopedistA doctor specializing in treatment of the skeletal system and its associated muscles and joints.Mentioned in: Cervical Disk Disease, Clubfoot, Knee Injuries, Mallet Finger, Pelvic Fractureorthopedist
Related to orthopedist: chiropractorSynonyms for orthopedistnoun a specialist in correcting deformities of the skeletal system (especially in children)SynonymsRelated Words- medical specialist
- specialist
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