cosmetic surgery
noun
plastic surgery for improving a person's appearance by restoration of damaged areas of skin, removal of wrinkles or blemishes, etc.
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Origin of cosmetic surgery
First recorded in1925–30
Words nearby cosmetic surgery
cosmeceutical, Cosmegen, cosmetic, cosmetician, cosmeticize, cosmetic surgery, cosmetize, cosmetologist, cosmetology, cosmic, cosmic background radiation
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British Dictionary definitions for cosmetic surgery
cosmetic surgery
noun
surgery performed to improve the appearance, rather than for medical reasons
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Medical definitions for cosmetic surgery
cosmetic surgery
n.
Surgery that modifies or improves the appearance of a physical feature, irregularity, or defect.
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