selective lipectomy
- noun
- /sɪˈlɛktɪv lɪˈpɛktəmi/
- Specialized
- The patient opted for a selective lipectomy to address stubborn fat pockets.
Examples
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Her doctor recommended a selective lipectomy rather than a more extensive surgery.
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She decided to undergo a selective lipectomy to enhance her body shape.
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Advancements in selective lipectomy have made the procedure safer and less invasive.
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The doctor explained the benefits of selective lipectomy to his patient.
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The doctor recommended a selective lipectomy to remove excess fat from her thighs.
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After discussing her options, she chose a selective lipectomy to contour her abdomen.
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Many patients seek a selective lipectomy for a more tailored approach to body sculpting.
Synonyms
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A surgery that removes extra fat from under the skin using suction
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A cosmetic surgery that removes fat from the body
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An operation to remove extra body fat
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A medical operation that uses suction to remove extra fat under the skin, often to change body shape
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Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'lipectomy' denotes surgical removal of fatty tissue and 'selective' specifies that particular areas are chosen. Even though 'lipectomy' is a technical term, its literal medical meaning combines straightforwardly with 'selective', so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the overall meaning.
Etymology
Selective lipectomy comes from words that mean selective 'choose' and lipectomy 'cut out fat'. Picture a surgeon trimming only certain small clumps of fat like a gardener cutting tiny bushes, and that's why the term means 'remove only specific pockets of fat'.