cosmesis
noun
cos·me·sis
käz-ˈmē-səs 
plural cosmeses
-ˌsēz
1
: preservation, restoration, or enhancement of physical appearance
café au lait macules themselves require treatment only if cosmesis is requested—
D. L. Stulberg et al.
D. L. Stulberg et al.the improved hip replacement resulted in a quicker recovery and better cosmesis
2
: the outer aesthetic covering (as of silicone) of a limb prosthesis
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“Cosmesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cosmesis. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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