What is "orthopedical"

Orthopedic \Or`tho*ped"ic\, Orthopedical \Or`tho*ped"ic*al\, a. (Med.) Of, pertaining to, or employed in, orthopedics; relating to the prevention or cure of deformities of children, or, in general, of the human body at any age; as, orthopedic surgery; an orthopedic hospital.

a. (context American spelling English) (alternative form of orthopaedical English)

adj. of or relating to or employed in orthopedics; "orthopedic shoes" [syn: orthopedic, orthopaedic]