reconstructive surgery
noun
: surgery to restore function or normal appearance by reconstructing defective organs or parts
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The center offers reconstructive surgery, prosthetics, and psychological counseling — free of charge — to war victims.
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Mark Landler, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Nonprofit offers free medical screenings for kids in need
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a nonprofit that helps children with physical deformities get reconstructive surgery, will provide free medical screenings for underserved children in need.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The Houston Astros performed major reconstructive surgery on their lineup this offseason.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
By that same time next year, Munn had a nipple delay procedure, lymph node dissection, a double mastectomy, and reconstructive surgery.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
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Mark Landler, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Nonprofit offers free medical screenings for kids in need
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a nonprofit that helps children with physical deformities get reconstructive surgery, will provide free medical screenings for underserved children in need.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The Houston Astros performed major reconstructive surgery on their lineup this offseason.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
By that same time next year, Munn had a nipple delay procedure, lymph node dissection, a double mastectomy, and reconstructive surgery.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Reconstructive surgery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconstructive%20surgery. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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