mastopexy

mastopexy
Plastic surgery to elevate a ptotic breast in normal position, often with some improvement in shape. [masto- + G. pexis, fixation]

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mas·to·pexy 'mas-tō-.pek-sē, 'mas-tə- n, pl -pex·ies BREAST LIFT

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mas·to·pexy (masґto-pek″se) [masto- + -pexy] mammaplasty performed to correct a pendulous breast.

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