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Lipectomy MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Lipectomy
Tree Number(s)
E02.218.530
E02.650.500.062.937
E04.062.937
E04.617.450
Unique ID
D015187
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D015187
Scope Note
Removal of localized SUBCUTANEOUS FAT deposits by SUCTION CURETTAGE or blunt CANNULATION in the cosmetic correction of OBESITY and other esthetic contour defects.
Entry Term(s)
Aspiration Lipectomy
Aspiration Lipolysis
Lipolysis, Suction
Lipoplasty
Liposuction
Suction Lipectomy
NLM Classification #
WO 595
Previous Indexing
Adipose Tissue/surgery (1967-1988)
Suction (1982-1988)
Surgery, Plastic (1967-1988)
Public MeSH Note
89
History Note
89
Date Established
1989/01/01
Date of Entry
1988/04/19
Revision Date
2022/04/06
Lipectomy Preferred
Lipoplasty Related
Aspiration Lipectomy Narrower
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