[or.tho.pe.dic] also or.tho.pae.dic adj [F orthopedique, fr. orthopedie orthopedics, fr. orth- + Gk paid-, pais child--more at few] (1840) 1: of, relating to, or employed in orthopedics
2: marked by deformities or crippling -- or.tho.pe.di.cal.ly adv