lipectomy by means of suction through a small incision in the skin
Origin of liposuction
lipo- + suctionliposuction
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liposuction
noun
A cosmetic surgical procedure in which excess fatty tissue is removed from a specific area of the body, such as the thighs or abdomen, by means of suction. Also called suction lipectomy .
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Noun
(plural liposuctions)
Verb
(third-person singular simple present liposuctions, present participle liposuctioning, simple past and past participle liposuctioned)
- (medicine) To remove by liposuction.
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liposuction - Medical Definition
n.
A cosmetic surgical procedure in which excess fatty tissue is removed from a specific area of the body, such as the thighs or abdomen, by means of suction. Also called suction lipectomy
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