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Z-plasty

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A versatile plastic surgery technique involving a Z-shaped incision that is used to improve the functional and cosmetic appearance of scars.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: medicine, sciences, surgery

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History

Etymology

From Z + -plasty.