Definition: the tehcnical term for a tummy tuck; a surgical procedure aimed at flattening the abdomen by removing excess skin and fat, as well as tightening muscles the uinderlying muscles of the abdominal wall
Pronunciation: ab-DOM-in-oh-PLAS-tee
Examples: Abdominoplasty is commonly performed on women whose abdominal skin and muscles have been stretched out of shape by pregnancy, or on people who have lost significant amounts of weight.
