orthogenic

[awr-thuh-jen-ik]

or·tho·gen·ic

[awr-thuh-jen-ik]
adjective
1.
Psychology. of, concerned with, or providing corrective treatment for mentally retarded or seriously disturbed children: orthogenic class.

Origin:
ortho- + -genic
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Orthogenic is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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orthogenic (ˌɔːθəʊˈdʒɛnɪk)
 
adj
1.  med relating to corrective procedures designed to promote healthy development
2.  of or relating to orthogenesis
 
ortho'genically
 
adv

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