orthopaedics
noun
Simple meaning
The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of disorders of the bones and associated muscles and joints.
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ɔɹθəˈpidɪks
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noun
british
The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of disorders of the bones and associated muscles and joints
British
The branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints
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Of or relating to orthopedics.
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The branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth.
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Sense: branch of medicine that deals with the prevention
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