abdominoplasty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The surgical removal of excess flesh from the abdomen, usually for cosmetic reasons.
  2. An instance of such surgery; one operation (procedure).

Pronunciation

/æbˈdɑm.ɪ.noʊˌplæs.ti/

Word forms

abdominoplasty abdominoplasties

Etymology

From abdomino- (“abdomen”) + -plasty (“plastic surgery”).

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