Where does “meloplastic” come from?
meloplastic (English) comes from English meloplasty, from English -plasty, from Ancient Greek πλᾰστός.
meloplastic (English): Of or pertaining to meloplasty
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to meloplasty
Ancestry of “meloplastic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | meloplasty | The operation of restoring a cheek which has been... |
| 2 | English | -plasty | Repair or restoration of a part or function;... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | πλᾰστός | — |