Cosmesis

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Cosmesis

Cosmesis (pronounced: koz-mee-sis) is a term used in medicine to refer to the preservation, restoration, or enhancement of physical appearance. It is derived from the Greek word kosmesis, meaning "order" or "arrangement".

Etymology

The term cosmesis comes from the Greek word kosmesis, which means "order" or "arrangement". It was first used in English in the late 19th century to refer to the process of making something look more attractive or orderly.

Related Terms

  • Cosmetic Surgery: A type of plastic surgery that aims to improve a person's appearance, but it is also used to restore or correct function in patients with significant trauma or medical issues.
  • Prosthesis: An artificial device that replaces a missing body part, which may be lost through trauma, disease, or a condition present at birth.
  • Reconstructive Surgery: A type of plastic surgery performed on abnormal structures of the body caused by congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, infection, tumors, or disease.
  • Aesthetics: A branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of beauty and taste, as well as the philosophy of art.

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