lipectomy
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lip·ec·to·my
(lĭ-pĕk′tə-mē, lī-)n. pl. lip·ec·to·mies
Surgical excision of subcutaneous fatty tissue.
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lipectomy
(lɪˈpɛktəmɪ)n, pl -mies
(Surgery) a surgical operation to remove fatty tissue
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lip•ec•to•my
(lɪˈpɛk tə mi, laɪ-)n., pl. -mies.
the surgical removal of fatty tissue. Compare liposuction.
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lipectomy
Surgical removal of fatty tissue.
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Noun 1. lipectomy - plastic surgery involving the breakdown and removal of fatty tissue
liposuction, suction lipectomy - lipectomy (especially for cosmetic purposes) in which excess fatty tissue is removed from under the skin by suction
anaplasty, reconstructive surgery - surgery concerned with therapeutic or cosmetic reformation of tissue
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lip·ec·to·my
n. lipectomía, excisión de tejido graso;
submental ___ → ___ submental, del cuello.
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