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English > 1 sense of the word orthodontics:
NOUNcognitionorthodontics, orthodontia, orthodonture, dental orthopedics, dental orthopaedicsthe branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
orthodontics > pronunciation
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English > orthodontics: 1 sense > noun 1, cognition
MeaningThe branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth.
Synonymsorthodontia, orthodonture, dental orthopedics, dental orthopaedics
Broaderdentistry, dental medicine, odontologyThe branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth
Adjectivesorthodonticof or relating to or involving or practicing orthodontics
Nounsorthodontista dentist specializing in the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth