liposuction
Liposuction (noun) means a cosmetic surgery procedure that removes excess fat from under the skin using suction. Example: “She had liposuction on her thighs after months of dieting.”
How to use liposuction
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surgery that suctions out excess body fat.
Word forms
liposuctioned past tense, liposuctions plural, liposuctions singular
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She had _____ on her thighs after months of dieting.
Etymology
From Greek lipos ("fat") plus suction.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “liposuction” mean?
The word “liposuction” means a cosmetic surgery procedure that removes excess fat from under the skin using suction. In plain terms, a surgery that suctions out excess body fat.
How do you pronounce “liposuction”?
“Liposuction” is pronounced LAEE-poh-suhk-shn (/ˈlai.poʊˌsʌk.ʃn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “liposuction” in a sentence?
Here is “liposuction” used in a sentence: “She had liposuction on her thighs after months of dieting.”
What part of speech is “liposuction”?
“Liposuction” is a noun.
Where does the word “liposuction” come from?
The word “liposuction” comes from Greek. From Greek lipos ("fat") plus suction.