Meaning
orthopaedic
- Relating to orthopaedics, the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
- Designed to relieve disorders of the joints, spine, or muscles (e.g. mattress, shoes).
In a sentence
Ha comprato un cuscino ortopedico per ridurre il dolore al collo.
He bought an orthopaedic pillow to reduce neck pain.
Ti serve davvero un intervento ortopedico per il ginocchio?
Do you really need an orthopaedic operation for your knee?
Queste calzature ortopediche non sono molto eleganti ma aiutano la postura.
These orthopaedic shoes are not very stylish, but they help posture.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ortopedico | masculine · singular |
| ortopedica | feminine · singular |
| ortopedici | masculine · plural |
| ortopediche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural masculine forms shift: 'ortopedici' (pronunciation /-tʃi/).
- Can also function as a masculine or feminine noun meaning 'orthopaedist'.