liposuction

noun

li·​po·​suc·​tion ˈlī-pə-ˌsək-shən How to pronounce liposuction (audio) ˈli- How to pronounce liposuction (audio)
: surgical removal of local fat deposits (as in the thighs) especially for cosmetic purposes

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The film, which depicts Trump getting liposuction, abusing amphetamines, running his casino into the ground and raping his first wife, Ivana, was simply too hot to handle. Brent Lang, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024 Allegations of plastic surgery Stan’s Donald undergoes liposuction on his midsection and an operation on his scalp to stop balding in The Apprentice. Eric Andersson, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024 One jaw-dropping sequence comes toward the end of the film, when Donald, now heavier and balding, goes under the knife for liposuction and scalp stapling. Constance Grady, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 Beyond its most shocking scenes, including visuals of Trump undergoing liposuction and scalp reduction surgery (both of which the former president has denied), some critics have taken issue with how the film attempts to empathize with two men whom many don't believe deserve empathy. EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for liposuction 

Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of liposuction was in 1983

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“Liposuction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liposuction. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

liposuction

noun
li·​po·​suc·​tion ˈlip-ə-ˌsək-shən How to pronounce liposuction (audio) ˈlī-pə- How to pronounce liposuction (audio)
: the surgical removal of fat from deposits beneath the skin (as of the thighs)
Etymology

from lipid "fat" and suction

Medical Definition

liposuction

noun
li·​po·​suc·​tion -ˌsək-shən How to pronounce liposuction (audio)
: surgical removal of local fat deposits (as in the thighs) especially for cosmetic purposes by applying suction through a small tube inserted into the body

called also suction lipectomy

liposuction transitive verb

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