orthodontia

English

Etymology

By surface analysis, orth- +‎ -odontia.

Noun

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.
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