orthodontia

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English

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Etymology

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By surface analysis, orth- +‎ -odontia.

Noun

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orthodontia (uncountable)

  1. Synonym of orthodontics
    • 2018, Tayari Jones, An American Marriage, Oneworld Publications, page 226:
      The ice cream parlors served generous scoops, hand-dipped by college-bound teenagers who spoke through colorful orthodontia.