Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cryolipolysis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: cry-olipol-y-sis
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A noninvasive technique for removing fat through subcutaneous application of cold.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Physicians should discuss the possibility of temporary altered sensation with their patients before undergoing cryolipolysis, and reiterate that while this effect may occur, it is transient and will require no treatment."
"Although cryolipolysis is a promising new technology, it is important to bear in mind a few potential limitations. In the human clinical studies, results were most visible in patients with discrete, localized fat bulges. Cryolipolysis does not appear to be as effective in obese patients or patients with excess skin laxity."
"These areas remain the focus of most noninvasive body contouring technologies including cryolipolysis, nonthermal focused ultrasound, high-intensity thermal focused ultrasound (HIFU), and focus field radiofrequency."

Etymology

From cryo- + lipolysis.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: cryo

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does cryolipolysis mean?: A noninvasive technique for removing fat through subcutaneous application of cold.
Where does cryolipolysis come from?: From cryo- + lipolysis.

How to pronounce cryolipolysis

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “cryolipolysis”.
Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “cryolipolysis”.
Repeat and practice — Say “cryolipolysis” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.