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cosmesis
cosmesis (kɒzˈmiːsɪs) nan aesthetic covering on a prosthesis to make it look more naturalthe practice of preserving or restoring physical appearance, usually after an operation conducted for non-cosmetic reasonscosmesis
cosmesis [koz-me´sis] 1. the preservation, restoration, or bestowing of bodily beauty.2. the surgical correction of a disfiguring physical defect.cos·me·sis (koz-mē'sis), A concern in therapeutics for the appearance of the patient; that is, an operation that improves appearance. [G. kosmēsis, an adorning, fr. kosmeō, to order, arrange, adorn, fr. kosmos, order] cosmesis The process of beautification, usually understood to mean as a result of cosmetic surgery.cosmesis Cosmetic results. See Hair replacement. cos·me·sis (koz-mē'sis) A concern in therapeutics, especially in surgical operations, for the appearance of the patient. [G. kosmēsis, an adorning, fr. kosmeō, to order, arrange, adorn, fr. kosmos, order]cosmesis Consideration or concern for appearance. |