orthopedist
noun[C]
US(UKorthopaedist)us/ˌɔːr.θəˈpiː.dɪst/uk/ˌɔː.θəˈpiː.dɪst/medicalspecialized
adoctorwhospecializesin thetreatmentofbonesthat have notgrowncorrectlyor that have beendamaged:
It may take sixmonthstoseean orthopedist for ahipreplacement.
- Hevisitedan orthopedist about hiskneepain.
- The X-rays from my orthopedistshowedbonegrowthafter onemonth.
- He will beseenby the team's orthopedistlatertoday.
- She is an orthopedist who hastreatedmanyretiredfootballers.
Medical treatment: doctors & health workers generally
- acupuncturist
- anaesthetist
- auxiliary nurse
- brain surgeon
- candy striper
- care navigator
- casualty officer
- dentist
- doctor's orders
- flying doctor
- houseman
- intern
- nursing aid
- occupational therapist
- odontologist
- orthopaedist
- otologist
- periodontist
- physician
- radiographer