矫形 (jiǎo xíng) — to correct a deformity or misalignment (medical, orthopedic/dental)
Definition
A medical/orthopedic term meaning to correct or fix the shape of a body part (bones, teeth, limbs). It is a technical verb, not used in everyday speech.
verb
to correct a deformity or misalignment (medical, orthopedic/dental)
Examples
- 矫形。Tā yīn wèi tuǐ de wèn tí zuò le jiǎo xíng shǒu shù.He had corrective surgery because of a leg problem.
- ，。Yī shēng jiàn yì tā xiān jiǎo yí cì xíng, zài kàn xiào guǒ.The doctor suggested she first do one round of correction, then see the results.
- 矫形。Zhè zhǒng yá tào kě yǐ bāng zhù jiǎo xíng yá chǐ.This type of braces can help correct teeth alignment.
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