reconstructive surgery

noun

: surgery to restore function or normal appearance by reconstructing defective organs or parts

Examples of reconstructive surgery in a Sentence

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The malignant melanoma diagnosis came following a post-operative analysis of a mole removed during reconstructive surgery after her mastectomy. Janine Henni, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 Fergie has continued to raise awareness since sharing in January that she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, following post-operative analysis of a mole removed during reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024 Stan dons prosthetic makeup for the first half of the movie before his character undergoes an experimental (and entirely fictional) facial reconstructive surgery. Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024 The goal of reconstructive surgery is to ensure optimal function and aesthetics of the nose. Casey Gallagher, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reconstructive surgery 

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reconstructive surgery was in 1928

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“Reconstructive surgery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconstructive%20surgery. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

reconstructive surgery

noun
: surgery to restore function or normal appearance by remaking defective organs or parts

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