Patellaplasty
/ˌpætəˈlæplæsti/noun
A surgical procedure to repair or reshape the kneecap (patella).
Did you know?The term 'plasty' comes from the Greek word 'plastos', meaning molded or formed, linking surgery to the ancient craft of creation!
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
plastos
“Molded, formed, shaped”
19th Century
English
plastic
“Capable of being molded or shaped”
20th Century
English
patella
“Kneecap, from Latin meaning 'small dish'”
20th Century
English
patellaplasty
“Surgical reshaping or repair of the kneecap.”