liposuction
noun
li·po·suc·tion
ˈlī-pə-ˌsək-shən 
ˈli-
ˈli-
: surgical removal of local fat deposits (as in the thighs) especially for cosmetic purposes
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It might be considered a cheap shot to show Trump undergoing liposuction and a hair transplant in queasy detail at a grave moment for someone close to him.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
The 2024 presidential candidate also is depicted popping amphetamine pills, getting liposuction and having surgery to remove his bald spot.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 20 May 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
The 2024 presidential candidate also is depicted popping amphetamine pills, getting liposuction and having surgery to remove his bald spot.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 20 May 2024
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liposuction
noun
li·po·suc·tion
ˈlip-ə-ˌsək-shən
ˈlī-pə-
ˈlī-pə-
: the surgical removal of fat from deposits beneath the skin (as of the thighs)
Etymology
from lipid "fat" and suction
Medical Definition
liposuction
noun
li·po·suc·tion
-ˌsək-shən
: surgical removal of local fat deposits (as in the thighs) especially for cosmetic purposes by applying suction through a small tube inserted into the body
called also suction lipectomy
liposuction
transitive verb
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