cosmetic
[koz-met´ik] 1. beautifying; tending to preserve, restore, or confer comeliness.
2. a beautifying substance or preparation.
3. pertaining to surgical correction of a physical defect.
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cos·met·ic
(koz-met'ik), 1. Referring to surgical procedures intended to improve appearance; specifically relates to correction of deformities that result from heredity or aging and not caused by congenital anomalies, disease, trauma, or tumors.
2. Relating to the use of cosmetics.
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cos·met·ic
(koz-met'ik) 1. Relating to cosmesis.
2. Relating to the use of cosmetics.
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