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suction lipectomy

suction lipectomy

8.0
A medical operation that uses suction to remove extra fat under the skin, often to change body shape
  • noun
  • /ˈsʌkʃən lɪˈpɛktəmi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : liposucción
  • Suction lipectomy is a popular choice for individuals looking to reduce stubborn fat in various areas of the body.

Examples

  • Liposuction (also known as lipoplasty and suction lipectomy) is a large industry, and it's getting larger.

    Blog text (32)

  • After extensive research, she decided to undergo suction lipectomy to achieve her desired body shape.

  • This was achieved with suction lipectomy 9 months after the original procedure in an outpatient setting.

    Academic text (2005)

  • The surgeon explained that suction lipectomy would effectively remove excess fat without leaving scars.

Synonyms

liposuction
vssuction lipectomy
  • Specialized
36 6.8

A surgery that removes extra fat from under the skin using suction

is the alternate technical name for the same suction fat removal method
lipo
vssuction lipectomy
  • Informal
11 8.0

A cosmetic surgery that removes fat from the body

is the formal surgical term used in medical or professional settings
lipectomy
vssuction lipectomy
  • Specialized
9.9

An operation to remove extra body fat

specifies removal done by suction usually for cosmetic purposes
selective lipectomy
vssuction lipectomy
  • Specialized
9.6

Surgery that removes fat from certain parts of the body

focuses on removal by suction rather than only targeting selected areas

Surface Forms

suction lipectomy singular
suction lipectomies plural

Morphology

suction + lipectomy

The term is a straightforward combination of 'suction' (creating a vacuum) and 'lipectomy' (surgical removal of fatty tissue), so the meaning — removal of fat by suction — is directly derivable from the constituents. This follows transparent medical compounding patterns found in many languages, making it predictable to a learner who knows both component words.

Etymology

Suction lipectomy comes from the words suction and lipectomy, meaning removing fat. Imagine a surgeon using a tool like a vacuum to pull fat from under the skin, so the name means a surgery to 'remove fatty tissue' and change the body's shape.