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rhytidectomy

rhyt·i·dec·to·my
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rit-i-dek-tuh-mee]
    • /ˌrɪt ɪˈdɛk tə mi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rit-i-dek-tuh-mee]
    • /ˌrɪt ɪˈdɛk tə mi/

Definitions of rhytidectomy word

  • noun plural rhytidectomy face-lift. 1
  • noun rhytidectomy a cosmetic surgical operation that tightens sagging skin and smooths unwanted wrinkles on the face; facelift 0
  • noun rhytidectomy plastic surgery of the face to remove wrinkles, skin folds, etc.; face lifting 0
See all 3 definitions of rhytidectomy

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Origin of rhytidectomy

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
1930-35; < Greek rhytid-, stem of rhytís wrinkle + -ectomy

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Parts of speech for Rhytidectomy

noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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determiner
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rhytidectomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for rhytidectomy

noun rhytidectomy

  • face-lift — Also, face lifting, facelifting. plastic surgery on the face for elevating sagging tissues and eliminating wrinkles and other signs of age; rhytidectomy.
  • facelift — Also, face lifting, facelifting. plastic surgery on the face for elevating sagging tissues and eliminating wrinkles and other signs of age; rhytidectomy.
All 2 Synonyms of rhytidectomy

Top questions with rhytidectomy

  • what is rhytidectomy?
  • what is a rhytidectomy?

Related words

  • face-lift

    Also, face lifting, facelifting. plastic surgery on the face for elevating sagging tissues and eliminating wrinkles and other signs of age; rhytidectomy.
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