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Topic: Health

orthopedically

IPA: /ˌɔrθəˈpɛdɪkli/

KK: /ɔrˈθoʊpɪdɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.

Example: The doctor explained the procedure orthopedically to ensure the patient understood the treatment.

orthopedics

IPA: /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪks/

KK: /ɔrθəˈpidɪks/

noun

Definition: The area of medicine that focuses on treating and preventing problems related to bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments.

Example: He decided to specialize in orthopedics to help patients recover from bone injuries.

orthopedist

IPA: /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪst/

KK: /ɔrˈθəʊpɪdɪst/

noun

Definition: A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions related to bones, joints, and muscles.

Example: After my injury, I visited an orthopedist to get my leg checked.

orthopsychiatry

IPA: /ˌɔːrθoʊˈsaɪkɪətri/

KK: /ɔrˌθoʊˈsaɪkɪətri/

noun

Definition: The branch of psychiatry that focuses on the study, treatment, and prevention of emotional and behavioral issues, particularly in children and adolescents.

Example: Orthopsychiatry aims to address mental health issues early in a person's development.

orthosis

IPA: /ɔːrˈθoʊsɪs/

KK: /ɔrˈθoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A device used to support or correct the position of a limb or the spine, often in the form of a brace.

Example: The doctor recommended an orthosis to help support her injured ankle.

orthostatic

IPA: /ˌɔːrθəˈstætɪk/

KK: /ɔrˈθoʊˌstætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to or caused by standing up straight or being in an upright position.

Example: After standing for a long time, he experienced orthostatic dizziness.

orthotic

IPA: /ɔːrˈθɒtɪk/

KK: /ɔrˈθɑtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to devices that support or correct the function of the feet or other parts of the body.

Example: The doctor recommended an orthotic insole to help with my foot pain.

noun

Definition: A device used to support or correct the position of a body part, often used for injuries or deformities.

Example: The doctor recommended an orthotic to help with my foot pain.

osmolality

IPA: /ˌɒz.məˈlæləti/

KK: /ˌɑz.məˈlæl.ɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: A measure of the concentration of solute particles in a solution, often expressed in osmoles per kilogram of solvent.

Example: The osmolality of the blood is important for maintaining proper hydration levels in the body.

osmolar

IPA: /ˈɒzməˌlɑːr/

KK: /ˈɑzmoʊlər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the concentration of solute particles in a solution, often used in the context of bodily fluids.

Example: The osmolar level of the blood is important for maintaining proper hydration.

osmolarity

IPA: /ˌɒz.məˈlær.ɪ.ti/

KK: /oz-muh-lar-i-tee/

noun

Definition: The amount of a substance in a solution, usually measured in osmoles per liter, which indicates how concentrated the solution is.

Example: The osmolarity of the saline solution was carefully measured to ensure proper hydration.

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