Dermatoplasty

/dɜːˈmætəplæsti/ noun

Definition

Surgical repair, reconstruction, or grafting of skin tissue, a procedure used to treat burns, scars, or other skin damage.

Etymology

From Greek 'derma' (skin) + 'plasty' (surgical shaping), a medical term established in the 1800s for skin surgery techniques.

Kelly Says

Dermatoplasty has evolved from simple skin grafts to incredibly complex procedures—surgeons now grow skin in labs and even 3D-print artificial skin for severe burn victims.

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