adjective
1Surgery
Of, relating to, or of the nature of alloplasty; used in alloplasty.2Psychology
Relating to or involving alteration of the external environment to meet the needs of the individual.Opposed to autoplastic, involving adaptation of the individual to suit the environment.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Boston Medical and Surgical Journal. From allo- + plastic.
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