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orthopedist

/ˌɔːr.θəˈpiː.dɪst/
(UK: orthopaedist)
or · tho · pe · dist
Adverb:orthopedically
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Plural:orthopedists
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Adjective:orthopedic
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orthopedist Lexical Profile

orthopedist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American A physician or surgeon who specializes in orthopedics, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders and injuries of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles.

Example

"After tearing her anterior cruciate ligament during the soccer match, she scheduled a consultation with a sports orthopedist."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse an orthopedist (a medical doctor specializing in the entire musculoskeletal system) with a podiatrist (a specialist who treats only conditions of the foot and ankle); this confusion stems from the resemblance between the Greek root 'pais' (child) and the Latin root 'pes' (foot).

• Rhymes for orthopedist

• Nearby Words

orthopedic
orthopedically
orthopedics
orthopedist
orthotic
orthotics
orthrosanthus

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from French 'orthopédiste', from 'orthopédie', coined in 1741 by French physician Nicolas Andry from Ancient Greek 'orthos' (straight, correct) and 'paideia' (rearing of children), as the specialty originally focused on correcting skeletal deformities in children.

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