orthodontics
the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth • Syn: orthodontia, orthodonture, dental orthopedics, dental orthopaedics • Derivationally related forms: orthodontic (for: orthodonture), orthodontic (for: orthodontia), orthodontic, orthodontist • Hypernyms: dentistry, dental medicine, odontology
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