rhytidectomy

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(rit′i dektə mē)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
rhyt•i•dec•to•my  (rit′i dektə mē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -mies. 
  1. Surgeryface-lift.
  • Greek rhytid-, stem of rhytís wrinkle + -ectomy
  • 1930–35

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