bariatric

bariatric
referring to the branch of medicine bariatrics, the treatment of obesity and weight problems.

Gastric bypass surgery is a form of bariatric surgery.


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  • bariatric — 1976, from Gk. baros weight, from barys heavy (see GRAVE (Cf. grave) (adj.)) + IATRIC (Cf. iatric) …   Etymology dictionary

  • Bariatric surgery — Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, refers to the various surgical procedures performed to treat obesity by modification of the gastrointestinal tract to reduce nutrient intake and/or absorption. The term does not include… …   Wikipedia

  • bariatric — adjective Etymology: bar + iatric Date: 1977 relating to or specializing in the treatment of obesity …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • bariatric — See bariatrics. * * * …   Universalium

  • bariatric — Relating to bariatrics. * * * bar·i·at·ric (bar″e atґrik) [bar + iatric] pertaining to obesity …   Medical dictionary

  • bariatric — bar·iat·ric …   English syllables

  • bariatric — adjective see bariatrics …   Useful english dictionary

  • bariatric surgery — surgery on part of the gastrointestinal tract as a treatment for morbid obesity …   Medical dictionary

  • bariatric surgery — surgery performed for the purposes of weight loss in obese patients. Most procedures are restrictive, being designed to promote feelings of fullness and satiety after meals (see gastric banding, stomach stapling). See also: gastric bypass surgery …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • bariatric surgery — …   Useful english dictionary

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