orthopedics
pronunciation
How to pronounce orthopedics in British English:
UK [ˌɔ:θə'pi:dɪks]
How to pronounce orthopedics in American English:
US [ˌɔθə'pidɪks]
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- Noun:
- the branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints
Word Origin
- orthopedics (n.)
- 1853, from orthopedic. Also see -ics.
Example
- 1. At his first opportunity , he switched to orthopedics .
- 2. The department of orthopedics , the long tailbone seat meeting ache .
- 3. Visit department of orthopedics and traumatology .
- 4. Orthopedics oral traditions are probably good , what very good has likely in the newspaper sees their famous doctor hall .
- 5. Orthopedics wounded and sick constantly changing , urgently needs orthopedics to keep pace with the times .