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orthopedically

/ˌɔːr.θəˈpiː.dɪ.kəl.i/
(UK: orthopaedically)
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Adjective:orthopedic
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• adverb

1

American In a way that relates to orthopedics, or by means of the medical correction or prevention of skeletal and muscular deformities, disorders, or injuries.

Example

"The patient was fitted with orthopedically designed shoes to alleviate her chronic lower back pain."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled 'orthopaedically' in British English and in some specialized medical contexts.

• Rhymes for orthopedically

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orthonyx
orthopedic
orthopedically
orthopedics
orthopedist
orthotic

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from 'orthopedic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally'. The root term was coined in French as 'orthopédie' in 1741 by physician Nicolas Andry from Ancient Greek 'orthos' (straight, correct) and 'paideia' (rearing of children), as the field originally focused on correcting skeletal deformities in children.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Orthopedically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/orthopedically
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