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One who spells words correctly; an orthographer.

e; to correct in regard to spelling. In the coalesced into ith, which modern reaction has orthographized to i' th'. Earle.

rding to standard usage; conventionally correct spelling; also, mode of spelling; as, his orthography is vicious. When spelling no longer follows the pronunciation, but is hardened into orthography. Earle.

The right description of things. [R.] Fotherby.

Having the axes at right angles to one another; -- said of crystals or crystalline forms.

The art or practice of constructing verses correctly; the laws of correct versification.

Having the right form. Orthomorphic projection, a projection in which the angles in the figure to be projected are equal to the corresponding angles in the projected figure.

Pertaining to, or employed in, orthopedy; relating to the prevention or cure of deformities of children, or, in general, of the human body at any age; as, orthopedic surgery; an orthopedic hospital.

One who prevents, cures, or remedies deformities, esp. in children.

The art or practice of curing the deformities of children, or, by extension, any deformities of the human body.

The art of correct articulation; voice training.

e given to the two planes in the monoclinic system which are parallel to the vertical and orthodiagonal axes.

Specifically, a morbid condition in which respiration can be performed only in an erect posture; by extension, any difficulty of breathing.

An extinct order of reptiles which stood erect on the hind legs, and resembled birds in the structure of the feet, pelvis, and other parts.

The treatment of deformities in the human body by mechanical appliances.

An order of mandibulate insects including grasshoppers, locusts, cockroaches, etc. See Illust. under Insect.

One of the Orthoptera.

Of or pertaining to the Orthoptera.

Noting the system of crystallization which has three unequal axes at right angles to each other; trimetric. See Crystallization.

An instrument designed to show the condition of the superficial portions of the eye.