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Liposuction: meaning, definitions and examples

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liposuction

 

[ ˌlaɪpəˈsʌkʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical procedure

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes fat from specific areas of the body using a suction technique. It is often used to improve bodily contours and is commonly performed on areas such as the abdomen, thighs, and arms. It is not considered a weight-loss solution but rather a cosmetic enhancement option.

Synonyms

lipoplasty, suction-assisted lipectomy

Examples of usage

  • She decided to undergo liposuction to achieve a slimmer waist.
  • Liposuction can be combined with other cosmetic surgeries for enhanced results.
  • After the liposuction procedure, he experienced significant changes in his body shape.

Translations

Translations of the word "liposuction" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lipoaspiração

🇮🇳 लिपोसक्शन

🇩🇪 Fettabsaugung

🇮🇩 lipektomi

🇺🇦 ліпосакція

🇵🇱 liposukcja

🇯🇵 リポサクション

🇫🇷 liposuccion

🇪🇸 liposucción

🇹🇷 liposuction

🇰🇷 지방흡입

🇸🇦 شفط الدهون

🇨🇿 liposukce

🇸🇰 liposukcia

🇨🇳 抽脂

🇸🇮 liposukcija

🇮🇸 fitaútdráttur

🇰🇿 липосакция

🇬🇪 ლიპოსაქცია

🇦🇿 liposuction

🇲🇽 liposucción

Word origin

The term 'liposuction' is derived from the combination of two words: 'lipo-' from the Greek word 'lipos,' meaning fat, and 'suction' from the Latin word 'suctio,' which means to draw or pull. The concept of fat removal can be traced back to the early 20th century, but it wasn’t until the late 1970s that liposuction as we know it today was developed by French surgeon Alain Dragan. The technique initially involved larger incisions and had higher risks, but advancements in technology and techniques have made it safer and more effective over the years. Today, liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,224, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.