alloplastic
/ˌalə(ʊ)ˈplastɪk/adjective
1 Surgery. Of, relating to, or of the nature of alloplasty; used in alloplasty.
2Originally Psychoanalysis. Relating to or involving alteration of the external environment to meet the needs of the individual.
- Opposed to autoplastic, involving adaptation of the individual to suit the environment..
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Boston Medical and Surgical Journal. From allo- + plastic. In sense 1 after alloplasty.