Definition of Orthopaedics

1. Noun. The branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints.

Exact synonyms: Orthopedics
Examples of category: Traction
Generic synonyms: Medical Science
Derivative terms: Orthopaedist, Orthopedical, Orthopedist

Definition of Orthopaedics

1. Noun. (British) alternative spelling of orthopedics ¹

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Definition of Orthopaedics

1. [n]

Medical Definition of Orthopaedics

1. Orthopedics The medical specialty concerned with the preservation, restoration, and development of form and function of the musculoskeletal system, extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical methods. Synonym: orthopedics. Origin: ortho-+ G. Pais (paid-), child (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Orthopaedics

orthonormal function
orthonormal functions
orthonormalisation
orthonormalised
orthonormality
orthonormalization
orthonormalizations
orthonormalize
orthonormalized
orthopaedia
orthopaedic
orthopaedic arthroplast
orthopaedic surgeon
orthopaedic surgery
orthopaedical
orthopaedics (current term)
orthopaedist
orthopaedists
orthopathy
orthopedic
orthopedic bed
orthopedic equipment
orthopedic fixation devices
orthopedic nursing
orthopedic procedures
orthopedic shoe
orthopedic surgeon
orthopedical
orthopedically
orthopedics

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