alloplast
|al-lo-plast|
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/ˈæloʊˌplæst/
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/ˈæləʊˌplæst/
synthetic tissue replacement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alloplast' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos' meaning 'other' and 'plastos' meaning 'formed' or 'molded'.
Historical Evolution
'allos' and 'plastos' combined to form the modern English word 'alloplast'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any material used to replace tissue, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a synthetic material used to replace or repair tissue in the body.
The surgeon used an alloplast to repair the damaged bone.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/28 23:36