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Meaning of "malocclusion" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MALOCCLUSION

malocclusion  [ˌmæləˈkluːʒən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MALOCCLUSION

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Malocclusion is a noun.
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WHAT DOES MALOCCLUSION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

malocclusion

Malocclusion

A malocclusion is a misalignment or incorrect relation between the teeth of the two dental arches when they approach each other as the jaws close. The term was coined by Edward Angle, the "father of modern orthodontics", as a derivative of occlusion, which refers to the manner in which opposing teeth meet.

Definition of malocclusion in the English dictionary

The definition of malocclusion in the dictionary is a defect in the normal position of the upper and lower teeth when the mouth is closed, as from abnormal development of the jaw.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MALOCCLUSION


allusion
əˈluːʒən
collusion
kəˈluːʒən
conclusion
kənˈkluːʒən
delusion
dɪˈluːʒən
disillusion
ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən
elusion
ɪˈluːʒən
exclusion
ɪkˈskluːʒən
fusion
ˈfjuːʒən
illusion
ɪˈluːʒən
inclusion
ɪnˈkluːʒən
inconclusion
ˌɪnkənˈkluːʒən
interclusion
ˌɪntəˈkluːʒən
nonconclusion
ˌnɒnkənˈkluːʒən
noninclusion
ˌnɒnɪnˈkluːʒən
occlusion
əˈkluːʒən
pollusion
pəˈluːʒən
preclusion
prɪˈkluːʒən
prolusion
prəˈluːʒən
reclusion
rɪˈkluːʒən
seclusion
sɪˈkluːʒən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MALOCCLUSION

mallow
mallowpuff
malm
malmag
malmsey
malmy
malnourished
malnutrition
maloccluded
malodorous
malodorously
malodorousness
malodour
malolactic
malonate
malonic acid
malonylurea
Malory
maloti

WORDS THAT END LIKE MALOCCLUSION

blood transfusion
cold fusion
commission
diffusion
effusion
extrusion
in conclusion
infusion
intrusion
optical illusion
perfusion
profusion
protrusion
pultrusion
Rediffusion
refusion
self-delusion
social exclusion
social inclusion
suffusion
transfusion

Synonyms and antonyms of malocclusion in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «malocclusion» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MALOCCLUSION

Find out the translation of malocclusion to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of malocclusion from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «malocclusion» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

错牙合畸形
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

maloclusión
570 millions of speakers

English

malocclusion
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

malocclusion
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سوء الإطباق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

неправильный прикус
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

maloclusão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

malocclusion
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

malocclusion
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Maloklusi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Malokklusion
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

不正咬合
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

부정 교합
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Malocclusion
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tật răng so le
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பொருந்தாப்பல் அமைப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दुर्बलता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

malokluzyon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

malocclusione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wada zgryzu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

неправильний прикус
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

malocluzia
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κατά Angle
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wanokklusie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

malocklusion
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

malocclusion
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of malocclusion

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MALOCCLUSION»

The term «malocclusion» is regularly used and occupies the 108.425 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MALOCCLUSION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about malocclusion

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MALOCCLUSION»

Discover the use of malocclusion in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to malocclusion and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Orthodontic Management of Uncrowded Class II Division 1 ...
... in a prospective randomized trial designed specifically to examine the two major strategies used to treat Class II malocclusion. Their findings suggested that 'early and late' treatment started before adolescence in the mixed dentition might  ...
John C. Bennett, 2006
2
Excess face height malocclusion: etiology, diagnosis, and ...
Spanning 30 years of carefully controlled work, this book explains how nasal obstructions, the relationship between breathing patterns and vertical facial development, and secondary neuromuscular adaptations to obstructions may alter facial ...
Sten Linder-Aronson, Donald G. Woodside, 2000
3
Textbook of Orthodontics
Gurkeerat Singh Introduction Classification of Class II malocclusion Clinical features of Class II malocclusion Div. 1 and Div. 2 Etiologic considerations of Class II malocclusion Management of Class II malocclusion 3 Management of functional ...
‎2008
4
Orthodontics: Diagnosis and Management of Malocclusion and ...
This book is mainly designed for undergraduate students, but would also serve as a reference book for dental surgeons and graduates beginning to peruse postgraduate orthodontic studies as well.
Kharbanda, 2009
5
Small Animal Dentistry
Early recognition of a problem is essential to avoid discomfort and pain to the animal and prevent the development of severe pathology. Malocclusion affecting the primary dentition may require interceptive orthodontics. Malocclusion affecting ...
Cecilia Gorrel, 2008
6
Open-Bite Malocclusion: Treatment and Stability
Unique to this book is the discussion of post-treatment stability. Drs. Janson and Valarelli highlight the post-treatment changes and present strategies to increase treatment stability.
Guilherme Janson, Fabricio Valarelli, 2014
7
Ethnic Differences in Perceptions of Malocclusion and ...
In clinical practice, it is evident that many patients are unaware of the severity of their malocclusion while others are disproportionately concerned with slight deviations from ideal53. There is strong subjective factor in the evaluation of facial ...
Christopher Arthur Rawle, 2007
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Pediatric Dentistry: A Clinical Approach
Etiology of malocclusion in the primary dentition The genetic factors determining the size and position of the jaws are present from conception. Therefore, many of the genetically determined skeletal deviations manifest themselves in the ...
Goran Koch, Sven Poulsen, 2009
9
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Canadian Medical-surgical ...
Malocclusion is a misalignment of the teeth of the upper and lower dental arcs when the jaws are closed. Malocclusion can be inherited or acquired (from thumb sucking, trauma, or some medical conditions). Malocclusion makes the teeth ...
Pauline Paul, Beverly Williams, 2009
10
Oski's Pediatrics: Principles & Practice
In dentistry, every bite that differs from ideal occlusion is considered malocclusion . Malocclusion can be caused by skeletal or dental imbalance or by a combination of the two. Various degrees of malocclusion occur. Some malocclusion is ...
Julia A. McMillan, Ralph D. Feigin, Catherine DeAngelis, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MALOCCLUSION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term malocclusion is used in the context of the following news items.
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Orthodontist in Vancouver WA Named Only Invisalign Premier …
Whether the patient is facing mildly crooked teeth to even greater conditions, such as overbite, malocclusion, or underbite, investing in the ... «Press Release Rocket, Jul 15»
2
Align Technology's Buy Rating Reiterated at Roth Capital (ALGN)
The Company's Clear Aligner segment provides malocclusion and orthodontic treatment. The Company's Scanners and Services Segment ... «WKRB News, Jul 15»
3
Earnings of $0.38 Expected in Q2 for Align Technology, Inc …
The Company's Clear Aligner segment provides malocclusion and traditional orthodontic treatment. The Invisalign system is a method for ... «Markets Daily, Jul 15»
4
Looking a gift dog in the mouth
If you notice your dog's adult teeth are crooked, he may be suffering from malocclusion. Don't even say the “m” word out loud to me! I know all ... «La Jolla Light, Jul 15»
5
Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN) Analyst Rating Update
The Companys Clear Aligner segment provides malocclusion and traditional orthodontic treatment. The Invisalign system is a method for ... «News Watch International, Jul 15»
6
Dentofacial characteristics of oral breathers in different ages: a …
Results: In the descriptive analysis of the data, we observed that the class II malocclusion was the most frequent in the total sample, but when ... «7thSpace Interactive, Jul 15»
7
Company Shares of Align Technology, Inc. Drops by -0.55%
The Companys Clear Aligner segment provides malocclusion and traditional orthodontic treatment. The Invisalign system is a method for ... «OTC Outlook, Jul 15»
8
Shares of Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN) Sees Large …
The Companys Clear Aligner segment provides malocclusion and traditional orthodontic treatment. The Invisalign system is a method for ... «American Trade Journal, Jul 15»
9
Digital Orthodontics Market — Multi-Specialty Treatment will …
Lingual Orthodontics is gaining popularity because of its ability to treat malocclusion with the help of biomechanics. The Intraoral Scanner is used to scan the ... «Digital Journal, Jul 15»
10
Align Technology Receives Average Recommendation of "Buy" from …
The Company's Clear Aligner segment provides malocclusion and orthodontic treatment. The Company's Scanners and Services Segment ... «Dakota Financial News, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Malocclusion [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/malocclusion>. May 2024 ».
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