noun
plastics
noun
1
Plastic surgery, as a medical field or career.
"She went into plastics after finishing her surgical residency."
How to Use Plastics
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShorthand for plastic surgery, especially as a profession.
When to use it
Informal shorthand used mainly among medical professionals or in casual conversation.
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