orthotropics

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔɹθotɹɒpɪks/
  • Hyphenation: or‧tho‧tro‧pics

Noun

orthotropics (uncountable)

  1. (medicine) an orthodontic method invented by John Mew which is claimed to be able to guide facial growth.

Synonyms

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