orthopaedic UK (ALSO mainly US orthopedic) UK [ˌɔ:.θəʊ'pi:.dɪk] US [ˌɔ:r.θə-] adjective [before noun] specialized ■relating to orthopaedics 整形的;矫形的•an orthopaedic surgeon/specialist/hospital矫形外科医生/专家/医院 ■designed to prevent or treat bone injuries 用于矫形的•an orthopaedic mattress矫形床垫 •orthopaedic shoes矫形鞋 |