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41cosmetic neurology — n. The use of pharmaceuticals to enhance cognitive function in a healthy brain. Example Citations: Still, even if you acknowledge that cosmetic neurology is here to stay, there is something dispiriting about the way the drugs are used the kind of …
42cosmetic, cosmeticize, and cosmetize — A cosmetic can be a preparation, such as a powder or cream applied to the skin as makeup, usually intended to beautify the human body, especially the face. Common examples are lipstick, rouge, eyeliner, and mascara. Cosmetics have also been… …
43cosmetic underclass — (kawz.MET.ik UN.dur.klass) n. The class of people who can t afford, or who are afraid of, cosmetic surgery. Example Citation: Gus McGrouther, Britain s first professor of plastic surgery, warns that we are in danger of creating a cosmetic… …
44cosmetic surgery — noun plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised some actresses have more than one face lift • Syn: ↑face lift, ↑facelift …
45Cosmetic Ingredient Review — The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), based in Washington, D.C., assesses and reviews the safety of ingredients in cosmetics and publishes the results in peer reviewed scientific literature. The company was established in 1976 by the Cosmetic,… …
46cosmetic surgery — In 1943, during the Anti Japanese War, a medical school student was sent to the University of Pennsylvania to study plastic and reconstructive surgery so that he could bring back advanced treatments for wounded soldiers. His name was Song Ruyao,… …
47Cosmetic palette — The Four Dogs Palette, Room 20 of the Louvre. The cosmetic palettes of middle to late predynastic Egypt are archaeological artifacts, originally used to grind and apply ingredients for facial or body cosmetics. The decorative palettes of the late …
48cosmetic decorative ornamental — nonfunctional onfunctional adj. 1. Not having or performing a function. [Narrower terms: {cosmetic, decorative, ornamental ] Also See: {unserviceable}. {functional} [WordNet 1.5] 2. Not performing or able to perform its regular function; as, the… …
49cosmetic surgery — elective surgery e*lect ive sur ger*y, n. surgery that is not essential, especially surgery to correct a condition that is not life threatening; surgery that is not required for survival. See also {cosmetic surgery}. [PJC] …
50cosmetic dentistry — noun a) The branch of dentistry that deals with the appearance of teeth[ …
