abdominoplasty

/(ˌ)ab-ˈdäm-ə-nō-ˌplas-tē/ (ame, mw)

abdominoplasty — 名詞

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

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釋義

腹部整形術

切除腹部多餘皮膚與脂肪的手術

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.

減掉三十公斤後，這名患者選擇接受腹部整形術來去除多餘的腹部皮膚。

collocation: opt for + abdominoplasty

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

Okafor 醫師說明，腹部整形術也能修復患者腹部肌肉的分離狀況。

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.