orthodontics
UK/,ɔ:θәu'dɔntiks/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
The branch of dentistry concerned with correcting misaligned or irregular teeth.
正畸学，牙齿矫正学
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedorthoprefix
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dontroot
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icsrelating to, having the nature of
=orthodontics
Common Collocations
- 1.orthodontics treatment牙齿矫正治疗
- 2.orthodontics specialist牙齿矫正专家
Example Sentences
- 1.
Modern orthodontics offers invisible aligners as an alternative to traditional braces.