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“orthopaedists”
1. A specialist who cures deformities or disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, or muscles: The orthopedist surgeon was the doctor who performed a successful operation on Jack's knee.
2. Etymology: originally from Greek paideia, "child rearing"; applied specifically to childhood bone disorders.
2. Etymology: originally from Greek paideia, "child rearing"; applied specifically to childhood bone disorders.
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pedo-, paedo-, ped-, paed-, paido-, paid-
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