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lipectomy

/liːˈpɛktəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does lipectomy mean?

noun

A surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the body, often performed after significant weight loss.

Example

"The doctor recommended a lipectomy to remove the excess skin from her arms after her weight loss surgery."

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