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

Translations

referring to bariatrics

Finnish: lihavuus- (fi), bariatrinen
Greek: βαριατρική (el) f (variatrikí)

Russian: бариатрический (ru) (bariatričeskij)

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