Meaning | The branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth. |
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Synonyms | orthodontia, orthodonture, dental orthopedics, dental orthopaedics |
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Broader | dentistry, dental medicine, odontology | The branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth |
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Spanish | ortodoncia |
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Catalan | ortodòncia |
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Adjectives | orthodontic | of or relating to or involving or practicing orthodontics |
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Nouns | orthodontist | a dentist specializing in the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth |
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