orthopedia

Meaning

Noun

  • The branch of medicine which deals with the prevention and correction of deformities in bodies; orthopedics.

Origin

  • ortho- + -pedia. From Ancient Greek ὀρθός combined with παῖς. See also orthopedic.

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