English word mammoplasty comes from English mammo-, English -plasty
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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mammo- | English (eng) | (biology, medicine) relating to the mammary organs (mammary glands, breasts, udders, and dugs). |
-plasty | English (eng) | (medicine) Repair or restoration of a part or function.. Molding or shaping through a surgical procedure. |
mammoplasty | English (eng) | (surgery) Plastic surgery of a breast to alter its shape or size. |