reconstructive surgery

noun

: surgery to restore function or normal appearance by reconstructing defective organs or parts

Examples of reconstructive surgery in a Sentence

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The center offers reconstructive surgery, prosthetics, and psychological counseling — free of charge — to war victims. Mark Landler, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025 Nonprofit offers free medical screenings for kids in need Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a nonprofit that helps children with physical deformities get reconstructive surgery, will provide free medical screenings for underserved children in need. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025 The Houston Astros performed major reconstructive surgery on their lineup this offseason. Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 By that same time next year, Munn had a nipple delay procedure, lymph node dissection, a double mastectomy, and reconstructive surgery. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reconstructive surgery

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reconstructive surgery was in 1928

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“Reconstructive surgery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconstructive%20surgery. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

reconstructive surgery

noun
: surgery to restore function or normal appearance by remaking defective organs or parts

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