Etymology

orthopedics

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Today it means: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of disorders of the bones and associated muscles and joints. Full definition →

Ancient Greek παιδεία
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromπαιδεία“upbringing, training”
  2. English todayorthopedics

From ortho- + Ancient Greek παιδεία (paideía, “upbringing, training”). Originally a branch of medicine correcting deformities in children.

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