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Meaning of orthodontics in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɔrθəˈdɑn(t)ɪks/

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  1. Noun

    orthodontics

    Etymology

    early 20th century: from ortho-‘straight’ + Greek odous, odont-‘tooth’

    Definitions

    1. the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth

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