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Abdominoplasty

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Updated December 01, 2007

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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.
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