liposuction

liposuction definition - medical

lip·o·suc·tion (lĭpˈō-sŭkˌshən, līˈpō-)

noun
A usually cosmetic surgical procedure in which excess subcutaneous fat is removed from a specific area of the body, such as the thighs or abdomen, by means of suction.

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