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What words have the root word ortho?

The root word "ortho-" comes from Greek and means "straight," "correct," or "right." Here are some words with the root "ortho-":

Medical & Biological:

* Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the musculoskeletal system.

* Orthodontics: The branch of dentistry dealing with the alignment and straightening of teeth.

* Orthosis: A device used to support or correct a body part.

* Orthodox: Conforming to established standards or beliefs, especially in religion.

* Orthostatic: Relating to standing upright.

* Orthomolecular: Relating to the use of nutrients to treat disease.

Other:

* Orthography: The study of spelling and pronunciation.

* Orthographic: Relating to correct spelling or pronunciation.

* Orthogonal: Perpendicular or at right angles.

* Orthodox: Conforming to established standards or beliefs.

This list is not exhaustive, but it gives you a good starting point for understanding words with the "ortho-" root.

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