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Orthodontics Definition & Meaning

orthodontics
noun
  1. the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth

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What does orthodontics mean?
the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
What part of speech is orthodontics?
Orthodontics is a noun.

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