rhinoplasty

/ˌraɪnoʊˈplæsti/
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Other forms: rhinoplasties

Definitions of rhinoplasty
  1. noun
    cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your nose
    synonyms: nose job
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    type of:
    cosmetic surgery, face lift, face lifting, facelift, lift, nip and tuck, rhytidectomy, rhytidoplasty
    plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised
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