Word Knowledge
Yesterday I presented a question about the prefix ortho-. Do you know what the prefix ortho- means?
The Greek prefix ortho- means right, straight, or correct. Many English words have the Greek prefix ortho-
Orthopedics is the branch of medicine that focuses on the care, preservation and restoring of the musculoskeletal system.
Orthopedically means relating to the care, preservation, and restoration of the musculoskeletal system.
Orthography is the conventional or correct spelling system of a language.
Orthodontia is the treatment of alignment of teeth and jaws using braces
Orthodontist is a dentist qualified to treat irregularities in teeth and jaws.
Did you know what ortho- means?
