Korean word

정형외과

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheonghyeongoegwa

Meaning

  • nounorthopedic clinic

Example

무릎이 아파서 정형외과에 갔어요.mu reu bi a pa seo cheong hyeong oe gwa e ka sseo yo

My knee hurt, so I went to an orthopedic clinic.

Illustration for 정형외과 (orthopedic clinic)

More examples

정형외과에 예약했어요.cheong hyeong oe gwa e ye ya kae sseo yo

I made an appointment at the orthopedic clinic.

Core concept

A medical department that diagnoses and treats problems in bones, joints, muscles, and other parts of the musculoskeletal system.

Common phrases

  • 정형외과에 가다cheong hyeong oe gwa e ka da

    go to an orthopedic clinic

  • 정형외과 진료cheong hyeong oe gwa chil lyo

    orthopedic consultation

  • 정형외과에서 수술을 받다cheong hyeong oe gwa e seo su su reul pat tta

    undergo surgery at an orthopedic clinic

Similar words

성형외과seonghyeongoegwa: A medical department that uses surgery to improve or restore a person's appearance.
외과oegwa: A medical department where surgeons treat illness and injury with operations.
신경외과singyeongoegwa: A medical department for surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
내과naegwa: A medical department that finds and treats internal illnesses through tests and medication.

Definition in Korean

뼈와 관절, 근육 등 근골격계의 이상을 진단하고 수술·약물·재활 등을 통해 치료하는 의학의 한 과ppyeo wa kwan jeol keu nyuk teung keun gol gyeok kkye ui i sang eul chin dan ha go su sul yang mul chae hwal teung eul tong hae chi ryo ha neun ui ha gui han kwa

Word origin

The name combines Sino-Korean elements meaning putting bodily form in order and surgery, pointing to care for structural problems in the body.

Usage tips

  • The English word orthopedic often describes a specialty, while this Korean noun naturally names the clinic or hospital department providing that care.

Related words

  • 정형외과의사cheonghyeongoegwauisaorthopedic surgeonnoun
  • 정형외과학cheonghyeongoegwahakorthopedicsnoun
  • 정형외과적cheonghyeongoegwajeokorthopedicadjective

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