cosmetic surgery — Surgery performed to improve appearance rather than for medical reasons
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Surgery performed to improve appearance rather than for medical reasons
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɑzˈmetɪk ˈsɜrdʒəri/
Korean meaning: 의학적 이유가 아닌 외모 개선을 위해 시행하는 수술
Korean pronunciation: 카즈**메**틱 **서**져리
Example Sentences
- The celebrity's cosmetic surgery was so obvious that fans started calling her 'Plastic Woman'.
- He spent his inheritance on cosmetic surgery but still couldn't fix his personality.
- The rise of social media has led to increased demand for cosmetic surgery procedures.
cosmetic surgery
NOUN//kɑzˈmetɪk ˈsɜrdʒəri//
Surgery performed to improve appearance rather than for medical reasons
Surgery performed to improve appearance rather than for medical reasons
The cosmetic surgery led to perjury!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
cosmetic은 그리스어 kosmētikos(장식하는)에서, surgery는 라틴어 chirurgia(손으로 하는 일)에서 유래
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📝Examples
“The celebrity's cosmetic surgery was so obvious that fans started calling her 'Plastic Woman'.”
“He spent his inheritance on cosmetic surgery but still couldn't fix his personality.”
“The rise of social media has led to increased demand for cosmetic surgery procedures.”
“Cosmetic surgery tourism has become a billion-dollar industry.”
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