ceroplasty

/ˌsɛrəˈplæsti/; /sɪˈroʊplɑːsti/

Definitions

1. noun

a technique or process of making wax models, especially of the face, for the study of anatomy or for other purposes

“The artist used ceroplasty to create an accurate wax model of the patient’s face before surgery.”

2. noun

a wax model made by ceroplasty

Synonyms

  • plaster casting
  • wax modeling