Lipectomy

"Lipectomy" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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Removal of localized SUBCUTANEOUS FAT deposits by SUCTION CURETTAGE or blunt CANNULATION in the cosmetic correction of OBESITY and other esthetic contour defects.

Descriptor ID	D015187
MeSH Number(s)	E02.218.530 E02.570.500.062.937 E04.062.937 E04.680.450
Concept/Terms	Lipectomy Lipectomy Lipectomies Aspiration Lipectomy Aspiration Lipectomy Aspiration Lipectomies Lipectomies, Aspiration Lipectomy, Aspiration Aspiration Lipolysis Lipolysis, Aspiration Suction Lipectomy Lipectomies, Suction Lipectomy, Suction Suction Lipectomies Lipolysis, Suction Suction Lipolysis Liposuction Liposuctions Lipoplasty Lipoplasty Lipoplasties

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Lipectomy".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Therapeutics [E02]
Cosmetic Techniques [E02.218]
Lipectomy [E02.218.530]
Obesity Management [E02.570]
Bariatrics [E02.570.500]
Bariatric Surgery [E02.570.500.062]
Lipectomy [E02.570.500.062.937]
Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04]
Bariatric Surgery [E04.062]
Lipectomy [E04.062.937]
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures [E04.680]
Lipectomy [E04.680.450]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Lipectomy".

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