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Definition of rhinoplasty

rhinoplasty

/ˈraɪ.noʊˌplæs.ti/
rhi · no · plas · ty
Plural:rhinoplasties
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Adjective:rhinoplastic
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rhinoplasty Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A plastic surgery procedure performed on the nose to reconstruct, reshape, or repair its structure for either cosmetic enhancement or functional improvement of breathing.

Example

"The surgeon performed a reconstructive rhinoplasty to repair the cartilage damaged during the car accident."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century via German Rhinoplastik from Ancient Greek rhis (genitive rhinos), meaning 'nose,' and plastos, meaning 'molded' or 'formed.'

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rhinoplasty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rhinoplasty
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