Orthopaedics (Noun)
Meaning
The branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- She studied orthopaedics in medical school before specializing in spinal surgery.
- The hospital's department of orthopaedics treats patients with musculoskeletal disorders and injuries.
- Orthopaedics has become increasingly important in modern medicine due to the rise of sports injuries.
- He went to see an orthopaedics specialist for a second opinion on his knee surgery.
- The university offered a degree in orthopaedics that combined classroom learning with clinical experience.