alloplasty
|al-lo-plas-ty|
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/ˈæloʊˌplæsti/
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/ˈæləʊˌplæsti/
surgical replacement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alloplasty' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos,' meaning 'other,' and 'plastos,' meaning 'formed or molded.'
Historical Evolution
'alloplasty' was derived from the Greek word 'alloplastos,' which evolved into the modern English word 'alloplasty.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to form or mold something differently,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'surgical replacement with synthetic material.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a surgical procedure involving the replacement of a part of the body with a synthetic material.
The surgeon performed an alloplasty to replace the damaged joint.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/28 23:51