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Definition of "orthopedics" []

  • The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "orthopedics" in a sentence
  • "In Canada … orthopedics is pretty good … you can get reconstructive knee surgery fairly quickly by good orthopedic surgeons."
  • "It took an expert in orthopedics (who was taking one of his classes) to enlighten him."
  • "One quick question, about acquisition outlook for 2009, do you guys have any specific guidance or some additional details on what area that you guys may be looking for in terms of padding some extra assets here; historically it seems like the orthopedics has been the key target."