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Meaning of "reconstructive" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RECONSTRUCTIVE

reconstructive  [ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RECONSTRUCTIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Reconstructive is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES RECONSTRUCTIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

reconstructive

Plastic surgery

Plastic surgery is one of the medical specialty concerned with the "correction" or restoration of form and function. Though cosmetic or aesthetic surgery is the best-known kind of plastic surgery, most plastic surgery is not cosmetic; plastic surgery includes many types of reconstructive surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery, and the treatment of burns.

Definition of reconstructive in the English dictionary

The first definition of reconstructive in the dictionary is reconstructive treatment involves rebuilding a part of someone's body because it has been badly damaged, or because the person wants to change its shape. Other definition of reconstructive is of or relating to the process of making a country normal again after a war, for example by making the economy stronger and by replacing buildings that have been damaged. Reconstructive is also of or relating to the reconstruction or acting out of a crime or event.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RECONSTRUCTIVE


autodestructive
ˌɔːtəʊdɪˈstrʌktɪv
conductive
kənˈdʌktɪv
constructive
kənˈstrʌktɪv
deconstructive
ˌdiːkənˈstrʌktɪv
destructive
dɪˈstrʌktɪv
fructive
ˈfrʌktɪv
inductive
ɪnˈdʌktɪv
instructive
ɪnˈstrʌktɪv
introductive
ˌɪntrəˈdʌktɪv
nonconstructive
ˌnɒnkənˈstrʌktɪv
nondestructive
ˌnɒndɪsˈtrʌktɪv
obstructive
əbˈstrʌktɪv
productive
prəˈdʌktɪv
reproductive
ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv
seductive
sɪˈdʌktɪv
self-destructive
ˌsɛlfdɪˈstrʌktɪv
superstructive
ˌsuːpəˈstrʌktɪv
unconstructive
ˌʌnkənˈstrʌktɪv
uninstructive
ˌʌnɪnˈstrʌktɪv
unobstructive
ˌʌnəbˈstrʌktɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RECONSTRUCTIVE

reconsecrate
reconsecration
reconsider
reconsideration
reconsign
reconsole
reconsolidate
reconsolidation
reconstituent
reconstitutable
reconstitute
reconstitution
reconstruct
reconstructible
Reconstruction
reconstructional
reconstructive surgery
reconstructor
reconsult
recontact

WORDS THAT END LIKE RECONSTRUCTIVE

active
addictive
alternative
attractive
collective
constrictive
cost-effective
defective
detective
directive
distinctive
effective
inactive
interactive
objective
perspective
prospective
protective
respective
selective
subjective

Synonyms and antonyms of reconstructive in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «reconstructive» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RECONSTRUCTIVE

Find out the translation of reconstructive to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of reconstructive from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «reconstructive» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

重建
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

reconstructiva
570 millions of speakers

English

reconstructive
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पुनर्निर्माण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الترميمية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

реконструктивная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

reconstrutiva
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পুনর্গঠনকর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

reconstructive
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rekonstruktif
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

rekonstruktive
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

再建的な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

재건
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rekonstruksi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tái tạo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சீரமைப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पुनर्रचनात्मक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

rekonstrüktif
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ricostruttiva
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rekonstrukcyjnej
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

реконструктивна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

reconstructiva
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επανορθωτική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rekonstruktiewe
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rekonstruktiv
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rekonstruktiv
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of reconstructive

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RECONSTRUCTIVE»

The term «reconstructive» is quite widely used and occupies the 33.729 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RECONSTRUCTIVE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about reconstructive

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5 QUOTES WITH «RECONSTRUCTIVE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word reconstructive.
1
Jon Cryer
To avoid ignorance and bullying, I've had to hide the fact that I'm a troll. You have no idea how much time and money I've spent on electrolysis and hair dye and reconstructive surgery so I can look like this.
2
Eva Herzigova
I didn't have to undergo reconstructive surgery.
3
Joseph Murray
At heart, I'm a reconstructive surgeon.
4
Walter Rauschenbusch
Whoever sets any bounds for the reconstructive power of the religious life over the social relations and institutions of men, to that extent denies the faith of the Master.
5
Carnie Wilson
I did have reconstructive plastic surgery and a tummy tuck. And from hip to hip, there's a very big scar. It looks better than it did... So I say, if you don't like that skin, have it removed. This is my advice: if you're gonna do it - just go for it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RECONSTRUCTIVE»

Discover the use of reconstructive in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to reconstructive and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Atlas of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Periodontal Surgery
Newly updated, this third edition is ideal as both a clinical reference and as a training tool for professionals and students.
Edward S. Cohen, 2007
2
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Praise for this book:[Four stars] This book is...one of a kind. It is the most comprehensive coverage of facial plastic and reconstructivesurgery.
Ira D. Papel, 2011
3
Atlas of Small Animal Wound Management and Reconstructive ...
Also, new to this edition, the text presents a wider variety of topics including skin fold disorders, urogenital surgery, new flap techniques, and an expanded chapter on facial reconstruction.
Michael M. Pavletic, 2011
4
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
This book brings an up to date comprehensive review of the basics of physiology and wound healing, standard and new techniques and technologies introduced in recent years to plastic surgery.
Maria Z. Siemionow, Marita Eisenmann-Klein, 2010
5
Urethral Reconstructive Surgery
Urethral reconstructive surgery can often be complex, time consuming and demanding. Enlightening urologists in a practical manner, Urethral Reconstructive Surgery evaluates and manages complex urethral problems.
Steven B. Brandes, 2008
6
Advances in Reconstructive Vaginal Surgery
New to the 2nd edition are: · NEW The latest information on techniques using mesh · NEW A chapter on repair of the anterior repair segment · NEW Information on radical hysterectomy for cancer treatment · NEW website, offering access to ...
S. Robert Kovac, 2012
7
Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast- E Book
Coverage of hot topics includes new implant types, gel implants, fat injections to the breast for aesthetic enhancement, and fat injections for reconstruction.The book is organized into seven sections including reduction, mastopexy, ...
Elizabeth Hall-Findlay, Gregory Evans, 2010
8
Functional Reconstructive Nasal Surgery
Developed from the authors' vast teaching and clinical experience, here is the first book in nearly two decades to fully cover the functional reconstructive aspects of nasal surgery.
Egbert H. Huizing, Johan A. M. de Groot, 2011
9
Smith and Nesi’s Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Smith and Nesi’s Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Third Edition has taken the best of the field’s classic reference text and expanded upon it, continuing its reputation as the foremost guide to the subspecialty.
Evan H. Black, Frank A. Nesi, Christopher J. Calvano, 2012
10
Oculoplasty and Reconstructive Surgery
This book covers all types of oculoplasty and reconstructive surgical techniques in a step by step, easy to follow format.
Ashok Garg, Jorge L. Alió, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RECONSTRUCTIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term reconstructive is used in the context of the following news items.
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New lease of life for broken-beaked chick thanks to reconstructive
A KITE chick has survived a broken beak, undergoing reconstructive surgery just nine days after hatching. The yellow-billed kite chick, named Beaky, suffered ... «Swindon Advertiser, Jul 15»
2
Reconstructive surgery on leprosy patients tomorrow
Reconstructive surgery and not cosmetic surgery is what plastic surgery is about and leprosy patients, many of them overwhelmed with a feeling of stigma, ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
3
Enrique Iglesias 'Currently Undergoing Reconstructive Hand …
"Enrique is currently undergoing reconstructive hand surgery today. He will resume his tour July 3rd in Mexico City. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers.”. «ABC News, Jun 15»
4
Iva baby with four kidneys to undergo reconstructive surgery
Turner said Summer will undergo complete reconstructive surgery on June 17 in Augusta, GA. Turner said the procedure will involve removing the ureter tubes ... «WHNS Greenville, May 15»
5
Doc to Perform Reconstructive Surgery for Quake Victims
Southern California cosmetic surgeon Munish Batra will fly to Nepal next month to perform reconstructive surgery for a multitude of people injured in the massive ... «India West, May 15»
6
Reconstructive surgery can help cancer patients move on
This is really taking tissues that have been changed by a cancer and actually getting them back to normal, so that's a reconstructive procedure," Vander Kolk ... «WBAL Baltimore, May 15»
7
Global Orthopedic Device Market (Reconstructive, Trauma and Spine)
Global Orthopedic Device Market outlines the positive and negative influences affecting the orthopedic device market, especially seen in the reconstructive ... «MarketWatch, May 15»
8
ReSurge International provides reconstructive surgical care to …
On Saturday, April 25, Nepal-based surgical teams from ReSurge International were providing reconstructive surgical care when the 7.8 magnitude earthquake ... «News-Medical.net, Apr 15»
9
Twin Shadow to undergo reconstructive hand surgery after Colorado …
George Lewis Jr. AKA Twin Shadow will be undergoing reconstructive hand surgery this week. While everyone involved in the accident recovers, Twin Shadow ... «Reverb, Apr 15»
10
Free Reconstructive Surgeries For Acid Attack Victims: India's Apex …
Those disfigured by chemical assaults, commonly referred to as “acid attacks,” will now be entitled to state subsidized facial reconstructive surgeries. Apart from ... «The Inquisitr, Apr 15»

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