bariatric
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek βαρύς (barús, “heavy”) + Ancient Greek ἰατρός (iatrós, “doctor”) + -ic
Adjective
bariatric (not comparable)
- Referring to the branch of medicine bariatrics, the treatment of obesity and weight problems.
- Gastric bypass surgery is a form of bariatric surgery.
Derived terms
- bariatrics
- bariatrician
Translations
referring to bariatrics
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