Definitions for orthodontiaˌɔr θəˈdɒn ʃə, -ʃi ə
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
or•tho•don•tiaˌɔr θəˈdɒn ʃə, -ʃi ə(n.)
Category: Dentistry
Ref: orthodontics .
treatment for the correction of irregular teeth.
Category: Dentistry
Origin of orthodontia:
1840–50
Princeton's WordNet
orthodontics, orthodontia, orthodonture, dental orthopedics, dental orthopaedics(noun)
the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
Wiktionary
orthodontia(Noun)
orthodontics
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