bra·chio·plas·ty
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plural brachioplasties
Medical Definition of brachioplasty
: plastic surgery that removes excess skin and fat from the undersurface of the upper arm chiefly for cosmetic purposes to reduce sagging
— called also arm lift
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“Brachioplasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/brachioplasty. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.
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