orthopaedics
Pronunciation: /ˌɔːθəˈpiːdɪks/
(US orthopedics)
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noun
Origin:
mid 19th century (originally relating specifically to children): from French orthopédie, from Greek orthos 'right or straight' + paideia 'rearing of children'
Spelling help
Spell orthopaedic with -pae- in the middle (the spelling orthopedic is American).