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Cosmetic (aesthetic) dentistry(health)

cosmetic (oh)



[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Greek; Origin: kosmetikos 'skilled in decoration', from kosmein 'to arrange, decorate', from kosmos; COSMOS]
dealing with the outside appearance rather than the important part of something
-synonym superficial superficial
::We're making a few cosmetic changes to the house before we sell it.
::Many MPs denounced the resolution as a cosmetic exercise (=something which will look good, but have no real effect) .
intended to make your hair, skin, body etc look more attractive
::the cosmetic industry
::cosmetic products
::Are you on the diet for health or cosmetic reasons?