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Cosmetic - Definition and Overview

Cosmetic refers to beauty or appearance. For example, plastic surgery can be done either for practical reasons, such as to repair badly damaged body parts, or for cosmetic reasons, such as making someone's nose smaller so as to be more attractive.

Cosmetic can also refer to a single item of cosmetics.

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