ORTHOPEDIC

orthopedic, orthopaedic, orthopedical

(adjective) of or relating to orthopedics; “orthopedic shoes”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

orthopedic (comparative more orthopedic, superlative most orthopedic)

Of, or relating to orthopedics.

Source: Wiktionary


Or`tho*ped"ic, Or`tho*ped"ic*al, a. (Med.)

Definition: Pertaining to, or employed in, orthopedy; relating to the prevention or cure of deformities of children, or, in general, of the human body at any age; as, orthopedic surgery; an orthopedic hospital.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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REDEYE

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