bariatric

/ ˌbærɪˈætrɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the treatment of obesity

   bariatric surgery

Derived Forms

• ˌbariˈatrics, noun:plural

Word History and Origins

Origin of bariatric¹

C20: from baro + iatric

Example Sentences

So how did Christie pull off bariatric surgery without the media catching on?

From The Daily Beast

The bariatric approach was shown effective in two New England Journal of Medicine articles earlier this year (here and here).

From The Daily Beast

In addition to the pills, bariatric surgery—the high-end word of stomach stapling—is proving its value.

From The Daily Beast