alloplastic
|al-lo-plas-tic|
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/ˌæloʊˈplæstɪk/
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/ˌæləʊˈplæstɪk/
synthetic material use
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alloplastic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos,' meaning 'other,' and 'plastos,' meaning 'formed or molded.'
Historical Evolution
'Alloplastic' was derived from the Greek word 'alloplastikos,' which was adopted into modern English as 'alloplastic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the concept of 'other-formed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning related to synthetic materials in surgery.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving the use of synthetic materials in surgical procedures.
The surgeon used an alloplastic implant to reconstruct the patient's cheekbone.
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Last updated: 2025/06/29 00:06