ortho-, orth- +
(Greek: right, straight, correct, true; designed to correct)
anorthographic
A descriptive term for the loss of the ability to write correctly.
anorthography
The loss of the ability to write correctly.
anorthopia
Distorted vision in which straight lines appear as curves or angles, and symmetry is incorrectly perceived; without correct vision.
anorthosis
Sexual impotence.
diorthosis, diorthotic
1. The setting of a fracture or the reduction of a dislocation.
2. Correction; straightening; especially, of deformed limbs.
orthergasia
Normal intellectual and emotional adjustment.
orthesis
An orthopedic appliance or apparatus used to support, to align, to prevent, or to correct deformities or to improve the functions of movable parts of the body.
orthetic
A reference to the science of orthopedic appliances and their uses.
orthetics
The study and applications of orthopedic appliances and their uses.
orthetist
Anyone who practices orthetics.
ortho
1. A reference to two positions in the benzene ring that are adjacent.
2. Pertaining to the state in which the atomic nuclei of a diatomic molecule spin in the same direction.
3. Straight; upright; vertical.
orthoarteriotony
Normal blood pressure.
orthoaxis, ortho axis
That axis in s crystal of the monoclinic system (a crystal that has three unequal axes, with one pair not at right angles) which is perpendicular to the other axes.
orthobaric density
The density of a liquid and of a saturated vapor with which it is at equilibrium at a given temperature.
orthobiosis
1. Correct living, both hygienically and morally.
2. Sound and correct living including all of the factors that may affect longevity and well-being.
3. Living in accordance with proper hygienic principles.
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