orthopedics
nounfemininetécnico/ɔɾtupɨˈdiɐ/medium
or·to·pe·di·a
Definition
Branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of diseases, deformities, and injuries of the musculoskeletal system.
The orthopedics specialist treated the patient's fracture.
The orthopedic surgery was performed successfully.
Common collocations
orthopedic surgeryorthopedic clinictrauma and orthopedics
Etymology
Do grego 'orthós' (correto, direito) + 'paideía' (educação, formação).