orthopaedic
adjective/ˌɔrθəˈpiːdɪk/
Frequency rank: #13,815 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to the branch of medicine that deals with the correction of deformities or disorders of bones, joints, and muscles.
Example sentence
After breaking his leg, he was referred to orthopaedic specialist who fitted him with a custom brace.
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