mammaplasty

/ ˈmæmæˌplæstɪ; ˈmæməˌplæstɪ /

noun

1. cosmetic surgery to alter the size or shape of the breast

Word History and Origins

Origin of mammaplasty¹

C20: from New Latin, from Latin mamma breast + -plasty

Example Sentences

Only 3% to 14% of women who undergo reduction mammaplasty are unsatisfied afterwards.

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