or‧tho‧pe‧dic (also orthopaedic British English) /ˌɔːθəˈpiːdɪk◂ $ ˌɔːr-/ adjective
[Date: 1800-1900; Language: French; Origin: orthopédique, from Greek ortho- ( ⇒ orthodox) + pais 'child']

1. relating to the medical treatment of problems that affect people’s bones or muscles:
an orthopaedic surgeon
the orthopedic ward in the hospital

2. orthopedic bed/chair/shoe etc one that is designed to help treat medical problems that affect people’s bones or muscles
—orthopedically /-kli/ adverb

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