RHINOPLASTY

Etymology

Noun

rhinoplasty (plural rhinoplasties)

(surgery) A type of plastic surgery that is used to improve the function (reconstructive surgery) or appearance (cosmetic surgery) of a person's nose.

Synonyms

• nasoplasty

• nose job

• noselift

Source: Wiktionary

Rhi"no*plas`ty, n. Etym: [Rhino- + -plasty: cf. F. rhinoplastie.]

Definition: Plastic surgery of the nose to correct deformity or to replace lost tissue. Tissue may be transplanted from the patient's cheek, forehead, arm, etc., or even from another person.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition