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orthotropics

Syllables: or·tho·tro·pics/ɔɹθotɹɒpɪks/

orthotropics noun: an orthodontic method invented by John Mew which is claimed to be able to guide facial growth.

Noun

orthotropics (uncountable)

  1. an orthodontic method invented by John Mew which is claimed to be able to guide facial growth.
    Synonyms:
    mewing

Synonyms of orthotropics

Origin of orthotropics

From ortho- (“correct, straight”) + tropics.

Questions about orthotropics

What does orthotropics mean?
Orthotropics means an orthodontic method invented by John Mew which is claimed to be able to guide facial growth.
What part of speech is orthotropics?
Orthotropics is a noun.
How do you pronounce orthotropics?
Orthotropics is pronounced /ɔɹθotɹɒpɪks/.

Words near orthotropics in the dictionary

  1. orthotrophic
  2. orthotrophy
  3. orthotropia
  4. orthotropic
  5. orthotropically
  6. orthotropics
  7. orthotropism
  8. orthotropous
  9. orthotropously
  10. orthotropy
  11. orthotype

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