abdominoplasty

[ ab-dom-uh-nuh-plas-tee ]

noun

, plural ab·dom·i·no·plas·ties.

1. excision of abdominal fat and skin for cosmetic purposes.

abdominoplasty

/ æbˈdɒmɪnəʊˌplæstɪ /

noun

1. the surgical removal of excess skin and fat from the abdomen

Word History and Origins

Origin of abdominoplasty¹

< Latin abdōmin- ( abdominal ) + -o- + -plasty