orthopedia en · NOUN
Etymology
From ortho- + -pedia. From Ancient Greek ὀρθός (orthós, “correction”) combined with παῖς (paîs, “child”). See also orthopedic.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The branch of medicine which deals with the prevention and correction of deformities in bodies; orthopedics.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| orthopædia | alternative, dated | lexicographic | |
| orthopaedia | Commonwealth, alternative | lexicographic |