reconstructive
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of reconstructive
First recorded in 1860–65; re- + constructive
Example Sentences
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His move into being a plastic and reconstructive surgeon came after he noticed how few of them there were in the Army.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
“At this point, seeing a patient in their early 30s is totally routine,” said Dr. Steven Sultan, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at New York City’s Mount Sinai Hospital, referring to cancer patients.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Researchers have also explored whether EMR could eventually be adapted for conditions beyond nearsightedness, including farsightedness, astigmatism, and certain reconstructive procedures involving cartilage-rich tissues.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2026
Adams said they’re trying to do reconstructive surgery on the nerve-damaged flipper to make it as functional as possible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026
And then in a move that’s remarkably similar to old, competent mom, she retrieves some duct tape from a drawer and sits down next to the basket ready to do some reconstructive surgery.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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