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abdominoplasty

[ ab-dom-uh-nuh-plas-tee ]

noun

, plural ab·dom·i·no·plas·ties.
  1. excision of abdominal fat and skin for cosmetic purposes.


abdominoplasty

/ æbˈdɒmɪnəʊˌplæstɪ /

noun

  1. the surgical removal of excess skin and fat from the abdomen


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Word History and Origins

Origin of abdominoplasty1

< Latin abdōmin- ( abdominal ) + -o- + -plasty

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