Cheiloplasties

/ˌkaɪloʊˈplæstiz/ noun

Definition

The plural of cheiloplasty; multiple surgical procedures that repair or reshape the lips.

Etymology

From Greek 'cheilos' (lip) plus 'plasties' (surgical reshaping procedures). The plural form of cheiloplasty indicates multiple instances of lip surgery.

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Lip surgery has ancient roots—ancient texts describe procedures to repair cleft lips, making it one of the oldest surgical specialties in human medicine.

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