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In rhinoplasty:

The correct answer is A. The nose is reconstructed. Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to reconstruct or reshape the nose. It can be done for cosmetic reasons or to improve breathing function. The term "rhino" refers to the nose, and "plasty" refers to the surgical molding or forming of a part of the body.

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In rhinoplasty:

Options

  • AThe nose is reconstructed
  • BThe brow is reconstructed
  • CThe lips are reconstructed
  • DThe chin is reconstructed

How the community answered

(57 responses)
  • A
    86% (49)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    7% (4)
  • D
    5% (3)

Explanation

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to reconstruct or reshape the nose. It can be done for cosmetic reasons or to improve breathing function. The term "rhino" refers to the nose, and "plasty" refers to the surgical molding or forming of a part of the body.

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#rhinoplasty#nose reconstruction#medical terminology#plastic surgery

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