orthopædy, -pedy
(ˈɔːθəpiːdɪ)
[ad. F. orthopédie (1741 in Hatz.-Darm.), mod.L. orthopædia, f. Gr. ὀρθό-ς ortho- + παιδίον child, παιδεία rearing of children.]
The curing or correcting of deformities in children, or in persons generally; orthopædic surgery.
| 1840 Prospectus of Royal Orthopædic Hospital, Orthopædy,..the art of remedying deformities of children. The term is extended to the art of curing distortions in general. 1863 Kingsley Water Bab. viii. 302 There cobblers lecture on orthopedy..because they cannot sell their shoes. |