Cheiloplasty

/ˈkaɪloʊˌplæsti/ noun

A surgical procedure to repair, reconstruct, or reshape the lips, often performed to correct cleft lips or other lip deformities.

From Greek 'cheilos' (lip) plus 'plasty' (surgical shaping or forming). Medical terminology following standard surgical nomenclature patterns.

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