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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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As for testing your talent — no need for drastic facial reconstructive surgery.
—Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024
Fergie has continued to raise awareness since announcing 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, 6 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1928, in the meaning defined above
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“Reconstructive surgery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconstructive%20surgery. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
Medical Definition
reconstructive surgery
noun
: surgery to restore function or normal appearance by remaking defective organs or parts
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