orthopedist

noun

a specialist in correcting deformities of the skeletal system (especially in children)

Roots

orthosortho- · Greek · straight pais-ped · Greek · child

Synonyms for orthopedist

podiatristn internistn ophthalmologistn gynecologistn neurologistn pediatriciann radiologistn otolaryngologistn otologistn cardiologistn oculistn anesthesiologistn chiropodistn

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Where does orthopedist come from?

The word orthopedist breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: ortho-, from Greek orthos (“straight”); and -ped, from Greek pais (“child”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.