lip·o·suc·tion (l p  -s k sh n, l p-)n. A usually 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. |
liposuction [ˈlɪpəʊˌsʌkʃən]
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(Medicine / Surgery) a cosmetic surgical operation in which subcutaneous fat is removed from the body by suction
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| Noun | 1. | liposuction - lipectomy (especially for cosmetic purposes) in which excess fatty tissue is removed from under the skin by suction lipectomy, selective lipectomy - plastic surgery involving the breakdown and removal of fatty tissue |
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