English Explanatory Dictionary

gastric band

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An inflatable silicone device placed around the top portion of the stomach to treat obesity, intended to slow consumption of food and thus reduce the amount of food consumed.

Word forms

gastric band gastric bands

Synonyms

lap band
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