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ORTHODONTICS

\ˌɔːθədˈɒntɪks], \ˌɔːθədˈɒntɪks], \ˌɔː_θ_ə_d_ˈɒ_n_t_ɪ_k_s]\

Definitions of ORTHODONTICS

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the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A dental specialty concerned with the prevention and correction of dental and oral anomalies (malocclusion).

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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