Significado
orthopaedics
- The branch of medicine and surgery dealing with disorders and injuries of bones and joints.
- A hospital department or medical shop specializing in orthopaedic care and appliances.
Em uma frase
Dopo l'incidente sugli sci, il ragazzo è stato ricoverato in ortopedia.
After the skiing accident, the boy was admitted to the orthopaedics ward.
Mio fratello ha deciso di specializzarsi in ortopedia e traumatologia.
My brother decided to specialize in orthopaedics and traumatology.
Abbiamo acquistato questo tutore speciale direttamente in un negozio di ortopedia.
We bought this special brace directly at an orthopaedic supply shop.
Formas da palavra (2)
| Palavra | Formas da palavra |
|---|---|
| ortopedia | feminine · singular |
| ortopedie | feminine · plural |
Notas de uso
- Stress falls on the 'i' (/or.to.peˈdi.a/).
- Refers both to the surgical specialty and physical shops selling braces and supports.