abdominoplasty

/(ˌ)ab-ˈdäm-ə-nō-ˌplas-tē/ (ame, mw)

abdominoplasty — noun

1. A surgical operation on a person's lower belly area. The surgeon removes loose o

1.名詞C2
釋義

A surgical operation on a person's lower belly area. The surgeon removes loose or extra skin and fatty tissue and makes the abdominal wall muscles tighter. People usually have this procedure to improve the shape of their body after giving birth or losing a large amount of weight.

例句

After losing thirty kilograms, the patient opted for abdominoplasty to remove excess abdominal skin.

collocation: opt for + abdominoplasty

Dr. Okafor explained that abdominoplasty would also repair the separation in the patient's abdominal muscles.

verb pattern: explained that + abdominoplasty + would

同義詞
  • tummy tuck

    informal; the everyday term most English speakers use instead of the medical name

  • abdominal surgery

    broader; includes non-cosmetic operations on the belly area

用法筆記

This is the medical term for the procedure commonly called a 'tummy tuck.' English speakers often use the informal phrase in everyday conversation and reserve 'abdominoplasty' for clinical or written contexts.

常見錯誤

❌She had abdominoplasty to remove fat from her thighs.
✅She had abdominoplasty to remove loose skin and tighten muscles in her belly area.
💡Abdominoplasty is performed on the abdomen, not other body parts, and involves skin and muscle tightening, not just fat removal.