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rhytidectomy

(rit′i dek′tə mē)

noun pl. rhytidectomies

plastic surgery of the face to remove wrinkles, skin folds, etc.; face lifting

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noun pl. rhy·ti·dec·to·mies

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Origin: Greek rhutis, rhutid-, wrinkle

Origin: + -ectomy

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