dermatoplasty

dermatoplasty definition - medical

der·ma·to·plas·ty (dûrˈmə-tō-plāsˌtē)

noun
The use of skin grafts in plastic surgery to correct defects or replace skin destroyed by injury or disease. Also called dermoplasty.

Related Forms:

  • derˌma·to·plasˈtic (-plăsˈtĭk) adjective

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