orthodontia
Synonym of orthodonticsSynonym of orthodontics.
US/ˌɔɹθədˈɑntʃiə/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)Synonym of orthodontics.
More definitions
- the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
Origin
From orth- + -odontia.From orth- + -odontia.
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Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth:orthodonticsorthodonturedental orthopedicsdental orthopaedics
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedorthodontic
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable