anaplastology
noun
an·a·plas·tol·o·gy
-ˌplas-ˈtäl-ə-jē 
plural anaplastologies
: a branch of medical technology that is concerned with the design, preparation, and fitting of usually non-weight bearing, highly realistic prosthetic devices (as an artificial eye or finger) to individual specifications and with the study of the materials from which they are fabricated
Anaplastology is a craft that blends the art of sculpture with the science of high-tech materials and human anatomy.—
Marsha Austin
Marsha Austin
anaplastologist
noun
Anaplastologists can create ears, noses, fingers and parts of the mouth and eyes that rival the originals.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos
Angie Leventis Lourgos
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“Anaplastology.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/anaplastology. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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