bariatric

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Referring to the branch of medicine bariatrics, the treatment of obesity and weight problems.

Pronunciation

/ˌbæɹiˈætɹɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bariatric.wav

Word forms

bariatric

Etymology

From Ancient Greek βαρύς (barús, “heavy”) + ἰατρός (iatrós, “doctor”) + -ic.

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