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What does the prefix plasty- mean?

The prefix "plasty-" means "surgical repair or shaping".

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.

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