or ‧ tho ‧ pe ‧ dic BrE AmE ( also orthopaedic British English ) /ˌɔːθəˈpiːdɪk◂ $ ˌɔːr-/ adjective
[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: French ; Origin: orthopédique , from Greek ortho- ( ⇨ ↑ orthodox ) + pais 'child' ]
1 . relating to the medical treatment of problems that affect people’s bones or muscles:
an orthopaedic surgeon
the orthopedic ward in the hospital
2 . orthopedic bed/chair/shoe etc one that is designed to help treat medical problems that affect people’s bones or muscles
—orthopedically /-kli/ adverb