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Cosmetic Surgery , Definition
Cosmetic surgery is a medical procedure that alters normal structures of the body for cosmetic reasons.
Purpose
Cosmetic surgery is plasti… Endoscopic Sinus Surgery , Definition
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General surgery is the treatment of injury, deformity, and disease using operative procedures.
Purpose
General surgery is frequently perfo… Hydrocelectomy , Hydrocelectomy
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