Definition of ORTHODONTIA

orthodontia

Meanings

Noun

  • the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
  • Synonym of orthodontics.

Origin / Etymology

By surface analysis, orth- + -odontia.

Synonyms

dental orthopaedics, dental orthopedics, orthodontics, orthodonture

Scrabble Score: 15

orthodontia is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 15

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