See Also: orthopedics(dictionary)
Orthopedics(health)
Orthopedics(medicine)
orthopedics(encyclopedia)
functional jaw orthopedics(medicine)
dental orthopedics(medicine)
Orthopedics and Surgical Hospital(health)
A-bomb(dictionary)
H-bomb(dictionary)
bomb(encyclopedia)

bomb(2) (iou) and orthopedics (sh)


bomb(2) (iou)



bomb verb. L17.
[from the noun.]
verb trans. & intrans. Attack with a bomb or bombs; throw or drop a bomb or bombs (on). L17.
b. verb trans. Drive out of a building etc. by bombing. E20.
verb trans. Foll. by up: load (an aircraft etc.) with bombs. M20.
verb intrans. Fail, flop. slang (orig. US). M20.
verb intrans. Move or Travel quickly. Usu. with adverb or adverbial phr. slang. M20.
bombing verbal noun the action of attacking with bombs, the throwing or dropping of bombs (
bombing run, the flight of a bombing aircraft over its target); the loading up of aircraft etc. with bombs: L17.

orthopedics (sh)




or orthopedic surgery

Medical specialty concerned with the skeleton and its associated structures.

Orthopedists treat fractures, strained muscles, torn ligaments and tendons, and Other injuries and deal with acquired and congenital skeletal deformities and the effects of degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis. Originally dependent on heavy braces and splints, orthopedics now uses bone grafts, hip and Other joint replacements, prostheses (see prosthesis), special footwear, and braces to enhance mobility. Orthopedics uses the techniques of physical medicine and rehabilitation and occupational therapy in addition to those of traditional medicine and surgery.