cosmesis
noun
cos·me·sis
käz-ˈmē-səs
plural cosmeses
-ˌsēz
1
: preservation, restoration, or enhancement of physical appearance
café au lait macules themselves require treatment only if cosmesis is requested—D. L. Stulberg et al.
the improved hip replacement resulted in a quicker recovery and better cosmesis
2
: the outer aesthetic covering (as of silicone) of a limb prosthesis
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“Cosmesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cosmesis. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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