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cos·met·ic käz-'met-ik n a cosmetic preparation for external use
cosmetic adj
1) of, relating to, or making for beauty esp. of the complexion <\cosmetic salves>
2) correcting defects esp. of the face <\cosmetic surgery>
cos·met·i·cal·ly -i-k(ə-)lē adv
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cos·met·ic (koz-metґik) [Gr. kosmētikos] 1. pertaining to cosmesis. 2. a beautifying substance or preparation.Medical dictionary. 2011.