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Word: Orthodontics
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 20th century: from ortho-‘straight’ + Greek odous, odont- ‘tooth’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌɔːθəˈdɒntɪks
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the treatment of irregularities in the teeth and jaws.
Short Definition:treatment of irregularities in teeth and jaws
Variant Forms:
- orthodontia
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