cervicofacial

Definition

Relating to both the neck (cervical) and the face (facial), typically used in medicine to describe surgical techniques or anatomical regions.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'cervix' meaning 'neck' and 'facies' meaning 'face' or 'form'. It combines these two anatomical roots to describe areas or procedures involving both regions.

In the news

The term describes a surgical technique used to reconstruct the patient's severely disfigured face following a traumatic bus accident. It highlights the specialized, multi-phase reconstructive work performed by the surgical team at the academy.

Complex Neuro and Maxillofacial Surgery Services Begin at Rapti Health Science Academy

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