NOUN | act | orthodontic treatment | dental treatment that corrects irregularities of the teeth or of the relation of the teeth to surrounding anatomy |
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Meaning | dental treatment that corrects irregularities of the teeth or of the relation of the teeth to surrounding anatomy; treatment is usually by braces or mechanical aids. | |
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Example | "orthodontic treatment of facial abnormalities" | |
Broader | treatment, intervention | care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury) |
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