Meaning of rhytidectomy in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌrɪtɪˈdɛktəmi/

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  1. Noun

    rhytidectomy

    Etymology

    1930s; earliest use found in Richard John Ernst Scott (1863–1932). From ancient Greek ῥυτιδ-, ῥυτίς wrinkle + -ectomy

    Definitions

    1. plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face

    Examples

    • « an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised »
    • « some actresses have more than one face lift »
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