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reconstructive surgery
noun
: surgery to restore function or normal appearance by reconstructing defective organs or parts
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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
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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
More from Merriam-Webster on reconstructive surgery
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