ortopedya
ortopédya with stress marks
orthopedics; branch of surgery for bones
Usage Note
Ortopedya is from Spanish 'ortopedia' and is a medical specialty term used in hospitals and clinical contexts, with ortopedista as the practitioner. In the Philippines, orthopedic care is commonly sought for injuries sustained in accidents, sports, and manual labor.
Examples
" Doktor siya sa ortopedya. "
Natural Translation
He is a doctor in orthopedics.
Literal Translation
Doctor he in orthopedics.
" Kumonsulta siya sa isang espesyalista sa ortopedya para sa kanyang buto. "
Natural Translation
He/she consulted a specialist in orthopedics for his/her bone.
Literal Translation
Consulted he/she to one specialist in orthopedics for his/her bone.
" Matapos mabali ang kanyang binti sa laro, dinala siya sa departamento ng ortopedya para sa wastong paggamot. "
Natural Translation
After his leg broke during the game, he was taken to the orthopedics department for proper treatment.
Literal Translation
After broke the his leg in game, taken he to department of orthopedics for proper treatment.
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