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or·tho·pe·dic [ àwrthə pdik ] or or·tho·pae·dic [ àwrthə pdik ]

adjective

Definition:

1. relating to orthopedics: relating to or used in orthopedics

2. relating to bone disorders: relating to or marked by disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, or muscles

[Mid-19th century. < French orthopédique "of correct child-rearing" < Greek paideia "child-rearing" < paid- "child"]

or·tho·pe·di·cal·ly adverb

or·tho·pe·dist noun