reconstructive surgery

noun

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

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Then again, this is a man who has sustained 14 broken hands, a plate in his wrist, two broken jaws and reconstructive surgery on his face. — Brian Martin, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026 Malkin hasn’t always been durable and has twice endured reconstructive surgery because of a torn ACL. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 May 2026 The early reports of his recovery from reconstructive surgery, though, have been positive. — Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026 The injury requires reconstructive surgery and an 8-12-month recovery. — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 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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