RHINOPLASTIC
\ɹˌa͡ɪnəplˈastɪk], \ɹˌaɪnəplˈastɪk], \ɹ_ˌaɪ_n_ə_p_l_ˈa_s_t_ɪ_k]\
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An epithet applied to the operation for forming a new nose. The Taliacotian operation, so called because described by Tagliacozzi. It consists in bringing down a portion of flesh from the forehead, and causing it to adhere to the anterior part of the remains of the nose.
By Robley Dunglison
