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plastic surgeon
plas·tic sur·geon
Definitions related to plastic surgeon:
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A surgeon who specializes in reducing scarring or disfigurement that may occur as a result of accidents, birth defects, or treatment for diseases.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A surgeon with advanced training in treating disfiguring conditions. Surgery may also include cosmetic surgery.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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