What does "orthopedics" mean?

The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of disorders of the bones and associated muscles and joints

What is a synonym for "orthopedics"?

Common synonyms include: orthopaedics, orthopedic surgery, orthosurgery.

Pronounced //ˌɔɹθəˈpidɪks//.

//ˌɔɹθəˈpidɪks// noun

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Noun

1
The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of disorders of the bones and associated muscles and joints uncountable
2
the branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints wordnet

From ortho- + Ancient Greek παιδεία (paideía, “upbringing, training”). Originally a branch of medicine correcting deformities in children.

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