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Surgery, Plastic

The branch of surgery concerned with restoration, reconstruction, or improvement of defective, damaged, or missing structures.

Year introduced: 1966

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Tree Number(s): H02.403.810.788

MeSH Unique ID: D013518

Entry Terms:

Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic Surgery
Surgery, Cosmetic
Esthetic Surgery
Surgery, Esthetic
Reconstructive Surgery
Surgery, Reconstructive

See Also:

Plastic Surgery Procedures
Dermatologic Surgical Procedures

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