reconstructive surgery

noun

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

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He was later referred for reconstructive surgery related to his multiple facial injuries, which included fractures of the eye and jaw bones and nose, according to the complaint. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 Her family is hoping her leg will be spared after a major reconstructive surgery this week. — Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Jessica Carvalho, who was shot in the hand, recovered with limited function despite undergoing reconstructive surgery. — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 Towle was one of many participants in the May 28 show, a collaboration between The Chemo Club, a community uplifting cancer warriors, and Post Swim, a brand for women who’ve undergone reconstructive surgery. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reconstructive surgery

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First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reconstructive surgery was in 1928

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reconstructive surgery

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

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