rhinoplasty n 1: cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your nose [syn: {nose job}, {rhinoplasty}]
Rhinoplasty \Rhi"no*plas`ty\, n. [Rhino- + -plasty: cf. F. rhinoplastie.] Plastic surgery of the nose to correct deformity or to replace lost tissue. Tissue may be transplanted from the patient's cheek, forehead, arm, etc., or even from another person. [1913 Webster]