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bleph·a·ro·plas·ty

 (blĕf′ər-ə-plăs′tē)
n.
Plastic surgery of the eyelids.
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blepharoplasty

(ˈblɛfərəʊˌplæstɪ)
n
(Surgery) cosmetic surgery performed on the eyelid
[C20: from Greek blepharo(n) eyelid + -plasty]
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bleph•a•ro•plas•ty

(ˈblɛf ər əˌplæs ti)

n., pl. -ties.
plastic surgery of the eyelid.
[1960–65]
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blepharoplasty

Surgery to remove bags under the eyes, usually for cosmetic reasons.
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Translations

bleph·a·ro·plas·ty

n. blefaroplastia, operación plástica de los párpados.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

blepharoplasty

n (pl -ties) blefaroplastia
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