abraviation for orthodontist. (dental work)
i went for ortho today and i got braces
by baby-girl69 November 19, 2003
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Abbreviation for Orthodox Jew, often used among other Jews who are not themselves Orthodox. It is usually a derogatory term, but mainly in jest.
"At Ortho weddings, the women are separated from the men."

"I know, those crazy Orthos."
by surrealfx March 11, 2006
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n. a retard, dolt, idiot, moron
What an ortho!
by Harry Flashman June 28, 2003
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1. Prefix to denote "correction of".

2. Shortening or slang for Orthodontist.
1. Paul had to get orthopedic shoes due to his troublesome toes.

2. Samantha went to the Ortho today. Things were the same old for her. Check up her braces, tighten them, inflict pain.
by 14th Street DC June 25, 2010
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A bad ass. A total boss. Someone who's next level.
Did you see Carly's performance last night? She's a total ortho.
by candiddy August 13, 2019
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Refers to an admission that ends up on the medicine service because the ortho resident is either (a) too lazy, (b) doesn't know how to manage blood pressure and diabetes, or (c) doesn't want to do an H&P and discharge summary
I have an ortho dump for you. 39 year old female with hip fracture. Ortho wants medicine to admit because she may have medical problems but they're not sure
by Dr. Feelgood2010 November 24, 2010
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-Medical student, Orthopedic surgery or bust

-Has a beard
-STEP 1 score + bench > 500
-Beefy
-wears a cap

-Always in fitness attire
-Only cares about bones
-Bashes other specialties especially Peds
-Always needs to be right

-Always hyped up on pre-workout

-Watches sports/UFC during class

-Is offended if you don't comment on their muscles
-Needs help donning/doffing white coat
When the ortho bros start having a push-up competition in the middle of the wellness lecture.

Why is that ortho bro curling these babies in the peds workshop?
by OrthoComplex2022 September 14, 2019
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