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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Surgery performed to enhance the appearance of a body part, especially on the face.
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- noun Surgery (and related medical treatment) to improve appearance rather than for health reasons.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised
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