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orthodontics
[ awr-thuh-don-tiks ]
/ ˌɔr θəˈdɒn tɪks /
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noun (used with a singular verb)
the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention and correction of irregular teeth, as by means of braces.
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or·tho·don·tic, or·tho·don·tal, adjectiveor·tho·don·tist, nounWords nearby orthodontics
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British Dictionary definitions for orthodontics
orthodontics
orthodontia (ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪə)
/ (ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular) the branch of dentistry concerned with preventing or correcting irregularities of the teethAlso called: dental orthopaedics
Derived forms of orthodontics
orthodontic, adjectiveorthodontist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for orthodontics
orthodontics
[ ôr′thə-dŏn′tĭks ]
n.
The dental specialty and practice of preventing and correcting irregularities of the teeth, as by the use of braces.orthodontia orthodonture
Other words from orthodontics
or′tho•don′tic adj.or′tho•don′tist n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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