矯正歯科医 (きょうせいしかい) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
orthodontist
medicine
A dentist who specializes in correcting teeth alignment and bite issues.
department, course, section
Similar words
- 歯科医
歯科医 is a general dentist, while 矯正歯科医 is a specialist in orthodontics.
- 矯正歯科
矯正歯科 refers to the field of orthodontics, whereas 矯正歯科医 is the practitioner.
Etymology
Compound of 矯正 (correction) + 歯科 (dentistry) + 医 (doctor).
