osteoplasty
/ˈɑstioʊˌplæsti/
noun
- A surgical operation to repair, reshape, or replace a bone, often using bone grafts or artificial implants.
- The patient underwent osteoplasty to correct the shape of her jawbone after an accident.
- The surgeon recommended osteoplasty to strengthen the weakened bone in his leg.
- Osteoplasty can help restore function and appearance in bones damaged by disease.