meloplasty

[医] │颊成形术, 肢成形术

词形变化

meloplasties 复数 meloplasties

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The operation of restoring or repairing a cheek which has been wholly or partially destroyed.

    医学
  2. 2.

    The surgical lifting and repositioning the tissues in the cheeks and lower eyelids to create a more youthful appearance.

    医学

词源

From Ancient Greek μῆλον (mêlon, “apple, cheek”) + -plasty. Compare French méloplastie. By surface analysis, melo- + plasty.

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