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- [awr-thuh-pee-diks]
- /ˌɔr θəˈpi dɪks/
- /ˌɔː.θəˈpiː.dɪks/
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- [awr-thuh-pee-diks]
- /ˌɔr θəˈpi dɪks/
Definitions of orthopedics word
- noun orthopedics (used with a singular verb) the medical specialty concerned with correction of deformities or functional impairments of the skeletal system, especially the extremities and the spine, and associated structures, as muscles and ligaments. 1
- noun orthopedics The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles. 1
- noun orthopedics the branch of medicine dealing with the treatment of deformities, diseases, and injuries of the bones, joints, muscles, etc. 0
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Origin of orthopedics
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; See origin at orthopedic, -ics
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Parts of speech for Orthopedics
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orthopedics popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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- what is an orthopedics doctor?
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- what do orthopedics do?
- what are orthopedics?
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