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orthopedics

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/ɔɾtupɨˈdiɐ/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.

Usage examples

“The orthopedics specialist treated the patient's fracture.”

“The orthopedic surgery was performed successfully.”

Common combinations

orthopedic surgeryorthopedic clinictrauma and orthopedics