Andrews
Andrews (an-drews)
Andrews is a term commonly used in the medical field, particularly in the context of the Andrews' Bridge System, a dental prosthesis system. The term is derived from the name of the inventor, Dr. John Andrews, who developed the system in the mid-20th century.
Etymology
The term "Andrews" is of Greek origin, derived from the Greek words "Andros" meaning manly and "Andrew" meaning brave. In the context of the medical field, it is used to refer to the Andrews' Bridge System, named after its inventor, Dr. John Andrews.
Related Terms
- Andrews' Bridge System: A dental prosthesis system that uses a fixed, removable bridge to replace missing teeth. It was developed by Dr. John Andrews in the mid-20th century.
- Andrews' Curve: A curve used in orthodontics to represent the ideal arch form. It was developed by Dr. Lawrence Andrews.
- Andrews' Six Keys to Normal Occlusion: A set of six characteristics identified by Dr. Lawrence Andrews that are present in all naturally occurring ideal occlusion.
Pronunciation
The term "Andrews" is pronounced as "an-drews", with the stress on the first syllable.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Andrews
- Wikipedia's article - Andrews
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