Nomen

der Orthopäde

orthopedist, orthopaedic surgeon

Ich habe einen Termin beim Orthopäden.

I have an appointment with the orthopedist.

Der Orthopäde hat mir Physiotherapie empfohlen.

The orthopedist recommended physiotherapy to me.

to go to the ((orthopedist)) I have to go to the orthopedist tomorrow.

to have an appointment with ((sb.)) Ich habe einen Termin beim Orthopäden.

Synonyms: Facharzt (specialist), Chirurg (surgeon)

From Greek 'orthos' (straight, correct) + 'paideia' (rearing of children). Originally referred to correcting deformities in children.

Think of 'ortho-' as in 'orthodox' (correct) and '-päde' like 'pediatrics' (children). A doctor who corrects children's bones.

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