HealthAugust 15, 2026

mammoplasties

MAM-uh-plas-teez

Definition

Surgical procedures performed to alter the size, shape, or contours of the breasts.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'mamma' (breast) and 'plassein' (to shape or mold). It entered medical English in the early 20th century to describe reconstructive or cosmetic breast surgery.

In the news

The article lists mammoplasties as an example of surgical interventions provided to minors within the pediatric gender medicine industry, noting the high associated financial costs.

Doctors pushed sex-rejecting procedures on children for profit - US HHS

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