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liposuction
[ lip-uh-suhk-shuhn, lahy-puh‑ ]
noun
- the surgical withdrawal of excess fat from local areas under the skin by means of a small incision and vacuum suctioning.
liposuction
/ ˈlɪpəʊˌsʌkʃən; ˈlaɪ- /
noun
- a cosmetic surgical operation in which subcutaneous fat is removed from the body by suction
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Word History and Origins
Origin of liposuction1
First recorded in 1985–90
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Example Sentences
For men, the top surgeries are: rhinoplasty (nose), blepharoplasty, breast reduction, otoplasty (ear) and liposuction.
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Foster made headlines in 2009, when she traveled to São Paulo, Brazil, for a liposuction procedure after giving birth to her sons.
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After doing a little research, I decided to have liposuction on my neck.
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She deserves some kudos—at least it was a cheap and organic alternative to liposuction.
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Once someone even suggested I go to a plastic surgeon for liposuction.
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