mastopexy
1
9.9
- noun
- /ˌmæstəˈpɛksi/
- Specialized
- The surgeon explained that mastopexy could lift the breasts and provide a more youthful contour.
- mastopexy procedure
- undergo mastopexy
- ptosis requiring mastopexy
Examples
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Mastopexy is a procedure used to modify the size, contour, and elevation of sagging breasts without changing breast volume.
Academic text (2015) -
We quantified the health burden of living with breast ptosis requiring mastopexy, indicating that it is comparable with other breast-related conditions (breast hypertrophy and bilateral mastectomy).
Academic text (2015) -
Mastopexy can prove to be a challenging procedure due to the ptotic and lax tissue exhibited by a sagging breast.
Academic text (2015) -
The goal of the present study was to quantify the health state utility assessment of individuals living with breast ptosis who could benefit from a mastopexy procedure and to determine whether utility scores vary according to participant demographics.
Academic text (2015) -
After her weight loss, she decided to undergo mastopexy to restore the shape of her breasts.
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Many women choose mastopexy to enhance their confidence and improve the appearance of their breasts.
How Invasive
- Specialized
1
9.9
- Specialized
1
3.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
mastopexy = masto + pexy
The components 'masto' and 'pexy' are not standalone English words, making the word opaque to learners without specialized knowledge.
Etymology
Mastopexy comes from Greek parts masto- meaning 'breast' and -pexy meaning 'to fix' or 'fasten'. So a mastopexy is an operation to 'fix' or lift the breasts and change their shape.