It is derived from the Greek word "plassein", which means "to mold" or "to shape".
Examples:
* Rhinoplasty: Surgical repair or shaping of the nose.
* Mammoplasty: Surgical repair or shaping of the breast.
* Abdominoplasty: Surgical repair or shaping of the abdomen.
* Blepharoplasty: Surgical repair or shaping of the eyelids.
The prefix "plasty-" is often used in medical terminology to indicate surgical procedures that involve reshaping or repairing a part of the body.