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reconstructive surgery

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noun

  1. the restoration of appearance and function following injury or disease, or the correction of congenital defects, using the techniques of plastic surgery.

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Military research often leads to private-sector spinoffs, from industrial-scale steel production and computers to reconstructive surgery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Still, the reconstructive surgery space isn’t totally in the doldrums, with the fundamentals in the market remaining in place, according to Singh.

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025

Multiple media outlets are reporting that Hill tore multiple ligaments in the knee, including his anterior cruciate ligament, and will undergo reconstructive surgery Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

Kat Timpf, who learned she had breast cancer hours before giving birth to her son, is taking more time off from Fox News’ ‘Gutfeld!’ for reconstructive surgery.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

The media had reported what happened to Cheryl, and people were so inspired by her that people donated money to help pay for reconstructive surgery.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

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