
[From orthopedic, from French orthopédique, from orthopédie, orthopedic surgery : Greek ortho-, ortho- + Greek paideia, child-rearing (from pais, paid-, child).]
orthopedic or'tho·pe'dic adj.| ornament, originator, orient, orientate, verbs | |
| ostensible, ostensive, other, otherwise |
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A branch of medicine dealing with skeletal deformities and disorders caused by disease or injury.
The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the muscular and skeletal systems.
The orthopedic ward in the hospital was filled with patients with various bone ailments.
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Pertaining to the correction of abnormal form or relationship of bone structures. May be accomplished surgically (orthopedic surgery) or by the application of appliances to stimulate changes in the bone structure by natural physiologic response (orthopedic therapy). Orthodontic therapy is orthopedic therapy applied through the teeth.