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Orthopedic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to the branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities, diseases, or injuries of the bones and muscles.

Sense 1: Relating to the field of orthopedics.

Example Sentence: The orthopedic surgeon recommended a knee brace for the athlete's injured leg.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments.

Sense 1: An orthopedic specialist who treats musculoskeletal conditions.

Example Sentence: The orthopedic performed a successful surgery to repair the patient's fractured spine.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A mattress or pillow designed to provide support and relieve pressure on the joints and spine for a more comfortable sleep.

Sense 1: The orthopedic mattress helped alleviate the back pain the person used to experience.

Example Sentence: She purchased an orthopedic pillow to help improve her neck alignment while sleeping.

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