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rhinoplastic

rhinoplastic

9.5
About surgery on the nose to change its shape
  • adjective
  • /ˌraɪnəˈplæstɪk/
  • Specialized
: rinoplástico
  • After undergoing rhinoplastic surgery, she felt more confident about her appearance.
  • rhinoplastic surgery
  • endoscopic and rhinoplastic

Examples

  • In discussing rhinoplastic surgery with the patient during a preoperative evaluation, it is very important that facial asymmetries be mentioned and noted in the chart.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Since we frequently narrow the external framework of the nose during a rhinoplastic procedure, even a rather moderate deviation may cause postoperative breathing problems.

    Academic text (1995)
  • This patient feels his life was improved by the simultaneous endoscopic and rhinoplastic surgery.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Three cases of simultaneous endoscopic and rhinoplastic surgery are now included for illustration of patient management.

    Academic text (1994)
  • At the conclusion of a combined endoscopic functional and rhinoplastic procedure, I do use a light packing and respiration system.

    Academic text (1994)
  • I have found no difficulty in combining the modalities of functional endoscopic and traditional rhinoplastic surgery in selected patients.

    Academic text (1994)
  • One additional useful rhinoplastic adjunct is the use of the rhinolift procedure as originally described by Dr. Vernon Gray and published by Dr. David Slavit.

    Academic text (1994)
  • The doctor explained that the rhinoplastic surgery would reshape the patient's nose for both cosmetic and functional reasons.

  • He consulted a specialist to discuss his options for rhinoplastic surgery and the expected recovery process.

Surface Forms

rhinoplastic positive

Morphology

rhinoplastic = rhino + plastic (semi-transparent) = rhino + plastic

The components 'rhino' and 'plastic' are clear, but the specific medical procedure meaning requires specialized knowledge.

Etymology

The word rhinoplastic comes from the Greek parts rhin- meaning 'nose' and -plastic meaning 'to shape' or 'form'. So rhinoplastic literally means 'nose shaping', which is why it refers to surgery that changes or repairs the nose.