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The Etymology of ‘Plastic’ Surgery

Medically reviewed by Dr. Samir Pancholi, Double Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeon, on January 13, 2025

Here’s a short video from Marina Orlova, the philologist who brings us Hot for Words, a popular podcast and educational show about word origins.  Her explanation of ‘plastic surgery‘ is simple, but correct.  This clip was one of You Tube’s most popular this week.