bariatric
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Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek βαρύς (barús, “heavy”) + ἰατρός (iatrós, “doctor”) + -ic.
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Adjective edit
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.
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referring to bariatrics
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