Orthopedic: meaning, definitions and examples

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orthopedic

 

[ ɔrθəˈpidiːk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical field

Orthopedic refers to the branch of medicine that deals with the correction of deformities or functional impairments of the skeletal system, particularly bones and joints. This field encompasses a wide range of conditions, including fractures, arthritis, and sports injuries.

Synonyms

musculoskeletal, skeletal.

Examples of usage

  • He visited an orthopedic specialist for his knee pain.
  • Orthopedic surgery is necessary to repair the broken bone.
  • The orthopedic department is well-equipped to handle complex cases.

Translations

Translations of the word "orthopedic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ortopédico

🇮🇳 अस्थि रोग संबंधित

🇩🇪 orthopädisch

🇮🇩 ortopedi

🇺🇦 ортопедичний

🇵🇱 ortopedyczny

🇯🇵 整形外科の

🇫🇷 orthopédique

🇪🇸 ortopédico

🇹🇷 ortopedik

🇰🇷 정형외과의

🇸🇦 تقويم العظام

🇨🇿 ortopedický

🇸🇰 ortopedický

🇨🇳 骨科的

🇸🇮 ortopedski

🇮🇸 ortópískur

🇰🇿 ортопедиялық

🇬🇪 ორთოპედიული

🇦🇿 ortopedik

🇲🇽 ortopédico

Etymology

The term 'orthopedic' comes from the Greek words 'orthos', meaning straight or correct, and 'paideia', meaning rearing of children. The origin can be traced back to the 1700s when French surgeon Nicolas Andry coined the term 'orthopédie' to describe the practice of correcting children's deformities. Initially focused on pediatrics, the terminology expanded over time to include treatment for adults as well. As medicine evolved, so did the scope of orthopedics, which now comprises a wide range of treatments for musculoskeletal issues, making it a critical field in modern healthcare.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,449, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.