adjective

orthopedic

orthopaedic

He needs an orthopedic surgeon.

He needs an orthopaedic surgeon.

She wears orthopedic shoes for support.

She wears orthopaedic shoes for support.

((noun)) relating to the branch of medicine dealing with bones or muscles an orthopedic surgeon

musculoskeletal

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

Think 'ortho' as in 'orthodox' (correct) and 'ped' as in 'pediatric' (child). It's about correcting the skeletal system.

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