abdominoplasty

noun

ab·​dom·​i·​no·​plas·​ty (ˌ)ab-ˈdäm-ə-nō-ˌplas-tē How to pronounce abdominoplasty (audio)
plural abdominoplasties
: cosmetic surgery of the abdomen that typically involves removal of excess skin and fat and tightening of the abdominal muscles

called also tummy tuck

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“Abdominoplasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/abdominoplasty. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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