NOUN | cognition | orthodontics, orthodontia, orthodonture, dental orthopedics, dental orthopaedics | the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth |
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Sounds | ao.rthahdaa'ntihks | |
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Rhymes | acoustics ... UNIX: 110 rhymes with ihks... |
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 | |
Broader | dentistry, dental medicine, odontology | The branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth |
Spanish | ortodoncia | |
Catalan | ortodòncia | |
Adjectives | orthodontic | of or relating to or involving or practicing orthodontics |
Nouns | orthodontist | a dentist specializing in the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth |
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