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orthodontics
/,ɔ:θәu'dɔntiks/
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词频: #41,369

中文释义

[医] 正牙学

英文释义

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

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science, study, or practice of; properties of; practices pertaining to

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ortho(Greek)

straight, vertical, perpendicular; correct

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dont, odont, odonto, -odon(Greek)

tooth, teeth

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