reconstructive surgery

noun

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

Examples of reconstructive surgery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 In the space of one week in October 2023, Aetna was served with 21 separate lawsuits from breast cancer survivors who said the company refused to pay for their reconstructive surgeries. Samantha Riedel, Them, 11 Sep. 2024 This is even after having reconstructive surgery to remove excess skin. David Oliver, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reconstructive surgery 

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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 13 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

reconstructive surgery

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

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