a. [ Rhino- + -plastic: cf. F. rhinoplastique. ] (Surg.) Of or pertaining to rhinoplasty;
n. [ Rhino- + -plasty: cf. F. rhinoplastie. ] Plastic surgery of the nose to correct deformity or to replace lost tissue. Tissue may be transplanted from the patient's cheek, forehead, arm, etc., or even from another person. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Rhino- + -plasty: cf. F. rhinoplastie. ] Plastic surgery of the nose to correct deformity or to replace lost tissue. Tissue may be transplanted from the patient's cheek, forehead, arm, etc., or even from another person. [ 1913 Webster ]