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orthodontics
noun plural but singular in construction or·tho·don·tics \-ˈdän-tiks\
: a branch of dentistry that deals with helping teeth to grow straight
Full Definition of ORTHODONTICS
: a branch of dentistry dealing with irregularities of the teeth (as malocclusion) and their correction (as by braces)
— or·tho·don·tic \-tik\ adjective
— or·tho·don·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
— or·tho·don·tist \-ˈdän-tist\ noun
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First Known Use of ORTHODONTICS
1909
Medical Dictionary
orthodontics
noun plural but singular in construction orth·odon·tics \-ˈdänt-iks\
Medical Definition of ORTHODONTICS
1
: a branch of dentistry dealing with irregularities of the teeth and their correction (as by means of braces)
2
: the treatment provided by an orthodontist
—orth·odon·tic \-ik\ adjective
—orth·odon·ti·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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