orthopaedist
/,ɔ:θou'pi:dist/ Cách viết khác : (orthopaedist) /,ɔ:θou'pi:dist/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A medical doctor who specializes in orthopaedics: the branch of medicine concerned with the correction or prevention of deformities, disorders, or injuries of the skeleton and associated structures (such as tendons and ligaments). An orthopaedist diagnoses and treats conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissues.
Usage
- An orthopaedist is a surgeon or physician who manages musculoskeletal problems. This includes treating fractures, performing joint replacements, correcting spinal deformities, and managing sports injuries.
- The term is used to specify a doctor's specialty within the medical field.
Examples
- Noun:
- After breaking his leg, he was referred to an orthopaedist for specialized care.
- The orthopaedist recommended physical therapy for her chronic back pain.
- She is a leading orthopaedist who focuses on pediatric bone disorders.
Advanced Usage
- "Consult an orthopaedist": To seek the professional advice or treatment of a specialist in orthopaedics.
- For persistent knee pain, you should consult an orthopaedist.
- "Orthopaedic surgeon": A more specific term often used interchangeably with "orthopaedist," emphasizing the surgical aspect of the specialty.
- The orthopaedic surgeon successfully replaced her hip joint.
Variants and Related Words
- Orthopaedics (noun, US spelling: Orthopedics): The medical specialty itself.
- He works in the department of orthopaedics.
- Orthopaedic (adjective, US spelling: Orthopedic): Relating to orthopaedics.
- She was fitted for an orthopaedic brace.
- Orthopaedist is the standard spelling in British English. The American English spelling is orthopedist.
Synonyms
- Orthopedic surgeon: A synonym that highlights the surgical role.
- Bone doctor: An informal term.
Related Phrases
- Orthopaedic clinic: A medical facility specializing in musculoskeletal treatment.
- She has an appointment at the orthopaedic clinic next week.
- Orthopaedic implant: A surgically placed device, such as an artificial joint.
- The orthopaedic implant improved his mobility significantly.
Noun
- a specialist in correcting deformities of the skeletal system (especially in children)