ORTHOPEDY Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word orthopedy. (close relations)
Definition of ORTHOPEDY
Best Alternative Words for ORTHOPEDY
Expand? | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
kinesiology | nounn | |||||||
noun • the branch of physiology that studies the mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement | ||||||||
orthopaedics | nounn | |||||||
noun • the branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints | ||||||||
orthopedics | nounn | |||||||
noun • the branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints | ||||||||
physiotherapy | nounn | |||||||
noun • therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities | ||||||||
podiatry | nounn | |||||||
noun • the branch of medicine concerned with the feet | ||||||||
rehabilitation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the restoration of someone to a useful place in society • the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation • vindication of a person's character and the re-establishment of that person's reputation • the treatment of physical disabilities by massage and electrotherapy and exercises | ||||||||
orthotics | nounn | |||||||
noun • An orthopedic appliance designed to support, straighten or improve the functioning of a body part; an orthosis. • The design, manufacture and installation of orthopedic appliances to support, straighten or improve the function of a body part |