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plastic surgery
plastic surgery surgical repair of congenital or acquired deformities and the restoration of contour to improve the appearance and function of tissue defects. Development of this specialized branch of surgery received impetus from the need to repair gross deformities sustained in World War I . By the grafting of tissue or the use of artificial materials such as silicone , some remarkable restorations have become possible. Severe burns and the removal of fairly extensive skin cancers leave scars that must be covered by skin grafts; breast reconstruction after mastectomy is another application.
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"plastic surgery." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "plastic surgery." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-plastics.html "plastic surgery." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-plastics.html |
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plastic surgery
plastic surgery n. a branch of surgery dealing with the reconstruction of parts of the body deformed or damaged by burns, major accidents, or cancer. It also includes the correction of congenital defects, such as cleft lip, and the replacement of parts of the body that have been lost. aesthetic p. s. (cosmetic surgery) plastic surgery performed simply to improve appearance.
www.baaps.org.uk Website of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons |
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"plastic surgery." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "plastic surgery." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-plasticsurgery.html "plastic surgery." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-plasticsurgery.html |
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plastic surgery
plas·tic sur·ger·y • n. the process of reconstructing or repairing parts of the body, esp. by the transfer of tissue, either in the treatment of injury or for cosmetic reasons. DERIVATIVES: plas·tic sur·geon n. |
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"plastic surgery." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "plastic surgery." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-plasticsurgery.html "plastic surgery." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-plasticsurgery.html |
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plastic surgery
plastic surgery Branch of surgery that involves the reconstruction of deformed, damaged or disfigured parts of the body. Cosmetic surgery, such as face-lifts, is performed solely to ‘improve’ appearance.
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"plastic surgery." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "plastic surgery." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-plasticsurgery.html "plastic surgery." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-plasticsurgery.html |
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