Orthopedic Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɔɹθəˈpidɪk

or-thuh-PEE-dik

UK

ˌɔːθəʊpˈiːdɪk

aw-thoh-PEE-dik

Definition

Related to the branch of medicine that treats problems with bones, muscles, and joints.

Usage & Nuances

'Orthopedic' is mostly used in medical or clinical contexts, often before nouns: 'orthopedic surgeon', 'orthopedic shoes', 'orthopedic clinic'. In American English it is spelled 'orthopedic', while British English uses 'orthopaedic'.

• Spanish: ortopédico
• Portuguese (BR): ortopédico
• Portuguese (PT): ortopédico
• Chinese (Simplified): 矫形的
• Chinese (Traditional): 矯形的
• Hindi: अस्थि-चिकित्सा सम्बन्धी
• Arabic: عظمي
• Bengali: অর্থোপেডিক - অস্থিরোগবিদ্যা-সংক্রান্ত
• Russian: ортопедический
• Japanese: 整形外科の
• Vietnamese: chỉnh hình
• Korean: 정형외과의
• Turkish: ortopedik
• Urdu: آرتھوپیڈک
• Indonesian: ortopedi

Example Sentences

He went to an orthopedic doctor for his broken arm.

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These are special orthopedic shoes for walking comfortably.

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My sister works at an orthopedic hospital.

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You might need an orthopedic pillow if you have neck pain.

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After the accident, he was referred to an orthopedic specialist for treatment.

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My dad swears by his orthopedic mattress—it really helps his back.

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