Word: Plastic Surgery
Definition: Plastic surgery is a type of medical operation that changes the shape or appearance of a person's body. It is done for two main reasons: to help people who have injuries or problems (therapeutic) and to improve how someone looks (cosmetic).
Usage Instructions: - "Plastic surgery" is a noun and is usually used in medical contexts or discussions about beauty and personal appearance. - You can use it in sentences to talk about someone's medical procedures or choices regarding their looks.
Example Sentences: - "After the accident, she had to undergo plastic surgery to repair her face." - "Many people choose plastic surgery to enhance their features, like getting a nose job."
Advanced Usage: - In medical discussions, "reconstructive surgery" is often mentioned as a specific type of plastic surgery aimed at repairing and reconstructing body parts. - You might hear terms like "facelift," "breast augmentation," or "liposuction," which are specific types of cosmetic plastic surgery.
Word Variants: - Plastic Surgeon (noun): A doctor who specializes in performing plastic surgeries. - Plastic Surgery (noun): The field or specialty of medicine that focuses on these operations.
Different Meaning: - While "plastic" often refers to a synthetic material (like plastic bottles), in "plastic surgery," it comes from the Greek word "plastikos," meaning "to mold" or "to shape."
Synonyms: - Cosmetic surgery (for aesthetic purposes) - Reconstructive surgery (for medical purposes)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - There are not many idioms directly related to plastic surgery, but you might hear phrases like "going under the knife," which means to have surgery, usually referring to plastic surgery.
Remember: Plastic surgery can be a sensitive topic as it involves personal choices about appearance and health.