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θəˈdɒn noun ( used with a singular verb )
the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention and correction of irregular teeth, as by means of braces.
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orthodontics or orthodontia (ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪks, ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| (functioning as singular) Also called: dental orthopaedics the branch of dentistry concerned with preventing or correcting irregularities of the teeth | |
| orthodontia or orthodontia | |
| —n | |
| ortho'dontic or orthodontia | |
| —adj | |
| ortho'dontist or orthodontia | |
| —n | |
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| orthodontics or orthodontia (ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪks, ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪə) | |
| —n | |
| (functioning as singular) Also called: dental orthopaedics the branch of dentistry concerned with preventing or correcting irregularities of the teeth | |
| orthodontia or orthodontia | |
| —n | |
| ortho'dontic or orthodontia | |
| —adj | |
| ortho'dontist or orthodontia | |
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Word Origin & History
orthodontics
1909, from Mod.L. orthodontia (1849), from ortho- (q.v.) + odon (gen. odontos) "tooth." Orthodontist is attested from 1903.
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
orthodontics or·tho·don·tics (ôr'thə-dŏn'tĭks) or or·tho·don·ture (ôr'thə-dŏn'chər)
n.
The dental specialty and practice of preventing and correcting irregularities of the teeth, as by the use of braces. Also called orthodontia.
or'tho·don'tic adj.
orthodontist or·tho·don·tist (ôr'thə-dŏn'tĭst)
n.
A person who specializes in orthodontics.
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Example sentences
Perhaps you can offer to accompany him to the orthodontist and ask some questions.
It is appropriate to see a dentist or orthodontist to treat abnormal alignment of the jaw and teeth.
Her husband, a successful orthodontist, had left her.
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