Definitions

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  • A combining form denoting the act or process of forming, development, growth.

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  • suffix Medical suffix meaning repair or restoration of a part or function.
  • suffix Molding or shaping through a surgical procedure.

Etymologies

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From Ancient Greek πλαστός ("molded, formed", "plastos").

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