myoplasty

/maɪˈɒpləsti/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical procedure to remove or reduce excess tissue, often used to treat conditions such as gynecomastia.

“The doctor recommended myoplasty to alleviate the patient’s discomfort from enlarged breast tissue.”

Synonyms

  • breast reduction surgery
  • tissue reduction

Antonyms

  • breast enlargement surgery
  • tissue augmentation