ORTHOPEDIST Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

orthopedist

noun

Definition of orthopedist

as in doctor

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Recent Examples of orthopedist That was a matter of the quirkiness of the knee, according to orthopedists. — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026 Experts stress that there are surgical options a pediatric orthopedist may discuss with you if necessary. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026 The latex pillow comes recommended by chiropractors and orthopedists for its head and neck support, which came in handy for Gore and her longtime back issues. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2025 The orthopedist didn’t raise the prospect. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for orthopedist

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This plan will break up monopolies, lower medical debt, bring down the cost of prescription drugs, and ensure doctors decide what medication their patients need — not insurance companies.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
The baby was last, which might have been why doctors were able to briefly restart a heartbeat once he was rushed to the hospital after his father returned home.

— Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of doctor

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Jeffrey Millstein is an internist and regional medical director for primary and specialty care at Penn Medicine.

— Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
Cara developed new symptoms over the course of the summer, including unexplained vomiting, and so her parents took her to see an internist in August.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026

Definition of internist

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Vionic’s Uptown Loafers are a great example, praised by Oprah and podiatrists for their shock-absorbing cushioning, deep heel cup, and contoured arch support that make activities like sightseeing or museum hopping easy (and fashionable).

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
New Balance sneakers are the ultimate staple—they’re timeless, podiatrist-approved, and so comfy.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of podiatrist

Noun

There are no tests that can definitively confirm a diagnosis of PD, but your neurologist might order some tests.

— Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2026
Look for a primary vet who understands special needs pets, and consider having a veterinary neurologist or other specialist available for guidance.

— Pat Mueller, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of neurologist

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Meaning, the smell likely triggered positive emotions and motivation in the brain that boosted training capacity—even though hunger didn’t decrease, Michael Fredericson, MD, a sports medicine physiatrist with Stanford Medicine, told Health.

— Cathy Nelson, Health, 20 July 2026
Crandell, the Harvard physiatrist, is a funny, brainy, and upbeat clinician who treats people with amputations in the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center, a building overlooking Boston Harbor.

— Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024

Definition of physiatrist

Noun

Investigators reinterviewed people connected to the case, consulted an independent pediatric radiologist and obtained additional laboratory analysis.

— KC Baker, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Again, the radiologist recommends follow-up, and again the emergency team appropriately focuses on treating the injuries that brought the patient to the hospital.

— Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of radiologist

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