'cosmetically-altered' originates from the Greek word 'kosmētikos,' meaning 'skilled in adornment,' and the Latin word 'alterare,' meaning 'to change.'

'kosmētikos' transformed into the English word 'cosmetic,' and 'alterare' became 'alter,' eventually forming the modern English term 'cosmetically-altered.'

Initially, 'cosmetic' referred to beauty products, and 'alter' meant 'to change.' Together, they evolved to mean 'changed in appearance through cosmetic means.'