SINCE 1828
orthodontics
noun, plural in form but singular in construction
or·tho·don·tics
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Definition of orthodontics
: a branch of dentistry dealing with irregularities of the teeth (such as malocclusion) and their correction (as by braces)
also
: the treatment provided by a specialist in orthodontics
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Other Words from orthodontics
orthodontic
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adjective
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adjective
orthodontically
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adverb
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adverb
orthodontist
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noun
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noun
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More Definitions for orthodontics
orthodontics
noun
English Language Learners Definition of orthodontics
: a branch of dentistry that deals with helping teeth to grow straight
orthodontics
noun plural but singular in construction
orth·odon·tics
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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
Other Words from orthodontics
orthodontic
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adjective
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adjective
orthodontically
\ -i-k(ə-)lē
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adverb
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adverb
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