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Definition of liposuction

liposuction

/ˌlaɪ.poʊˈsʌk.ʃən/
li · po · suc · tion
Plural:liposuctions
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Past Simple:liposuctioned
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Past Participle:liposuctioned
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Present Participle:liposuctioning
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liposuction Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A cosmetic surgical procedure in which excess subcutaneous fat is removed from specific areas of the body by suction through a small tube inserted under the skin.

Example

"The patient consulted a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss the potential risks and recovery time associated with abdominal liposuction."

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• verb

1

To remove excess fat from (a body part or patient) using surgical suction.

Example

"During the reconstructive procedure, the surgeon liposuctioned a small amount of fat from the thigh to use as a graft."

• Rhymes for liposuction

• Nearby Words

lipline
lipliner
lipo
liposuction
lipped
lippia
lippy

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 1980s by combining the Greek-derived prefix 'lipo-' (from 'lipos', meaning 'animal fat') with the English word 'suction'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Liposuction. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/liposuction
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