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Topic: Health

oropharynx

IPA: /ˌɔːrəˈfærɪŋks/

KK: /ɔːrəˈfɛrɪŋks/

noun

Definition: The section of the throat located between the soft palate and the epiglottis, connecting the mouth to the throat.

Example: The doctor examined the oropharynx to check for any signs of infection.

ortho

IPA: /ˈɔːrθoʊ/

KK: /ˈɔrθo/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or denoting a type of color that is true to the original colors of objects, especially in photography.

Example: The ortho film produced images with colors that were very close to reality.

orthodontia

IPA: /ˌɔːrθənˈdɪʃə/

KK: /ɔrˈθɒndənʧə/

noun

Definition: A branch of dentistry that deals with correcting irregularities in the teeth and jaws, often using braces or other devices.

Example: She decided to pursue a career in orthodontia to help people achieve beautiful smiles.

orthodontic

IPA: /ˌɔːrθəˈdɒntɪk/

KK: /ɔrˈθodənˌtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the branch of dentistry that deals with correcting teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly.

Example: She decided to visit an orthodontic specialist to get braces for her misaligned teeth.

orthodontics

IPA: /ˌɔrθəˈdɒntɪks/

KK: /ɔrˈθodɒntɪks/

noun

Definition: The branch of dentistry that focuses on fixing problems with teeth and jaws, often using braces or other devices to straighten teeth.

Example: She decided to study orthodontics to help people achieve beautiful smiles.

orthodontist

IPA: /ˌɔːrθəˈdɒntɪst/

KK: /ɔrˈθodənˌtɪst/

noun

Definition: A dental specialist who focuses on correcting teeth and jaw alignment using braces and other devices.

Example: My sister is seeing an orthodontist to get braces for her crooked teeth.

orthomolecular

IPA: /ˌɔːrθoʊˈmoʊlɪkjʊlər/

KK: /ɔrθoʊˈmɒlɪkjʊlər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a theory that suggests mental illnesses can be treated by correcting chemical imbalances in the body with proper nutrients like vitamins and minerals.

Example: The doctor recommended an orthomolecular approach to improve her mental health.

orthopaedic

IPA: /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

KK: /ɔrθəˈpidɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the branch of medicine that deals with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.

Example: The orthopaedic surgeon recommended physical therapy for the patient's recovery.

orthopaedics

IPA: /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪks/

KK: /ɔrθəˈpidɪks/

noun

Definition: A branch of medicine that deals with the correction of deformities or functional impairments of the skeletal system, especially the bones and joints.

Example: He decided to specialize in orthopaedics to help patients recover from injuries.

orthopedic

IPA: /ˌɔːrθəˈpɛdɪk/

KK: /ɔrθəˈpɛdɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the branch of medicine that deals with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.

Example: The doctor recommended an orthopedic specialist for my knee injury.

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