Meaning & use
orthopedic
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Relating to the branch of medicine concerned with the correction and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, and muscles.
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After the fall, she was referred to an orthopedic surgeon to examine her fractured wrist.
The store sells orthopedic shoes designed to support people with foot problems.
A note on using this word
Spelled "orthopaedic" in British English; commonly seen in phrases like "orthopedic surgeon," "orthopedic shoes," or "orthopedic mattress."
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