bariatric

adjective

bar·​iat·​ric ˌber-ē-ˈa-trik How to pronounce bariatric (audio)
ˌba-rē-
: relating to or specializing in the treatment of obesity : involving or practicing bariatrics
If all goes well, bariatric surgery leads to substantial weight loss, especially among the morbidly obese.—Stephen J. Dubner et al.
a bariatric clinic
bariatric physicians
bariatric medicine

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Joining them, incoming board members include Marc Ruiz, partner and Senior Wealth Manager at Oak Partners; Kimberly Ferrell, NIPSCO; and Kathy O’Donnell, community liaison and manager of bariatric programs at Franciscan Alliance. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026 That might look like fewer knee replacements and bariatric surgeries or higher productivity and better wellness outcomes. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 8 July 2026 Her pulmonologist suggested bariatric surgery but couldn't get Finley's insurer to cover it. — Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 23 June 2026 The patient was not recommended for bariatric surgery, given their age and other conditions. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bariatric

Word History

Etymology

bar- + -iatric, probably after earlier bariatrics

Note: See note at bariatrics.

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bariatric was in 1958

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bariatric

adjective
bar·​iat·​ric ˌbar-ē-ˈa-trik How to pronounce bariatric (audio)
: relating to or specializing in the treatment of obesity : involving or practicing bariatrics
Bariatric surgery is the umbrella term for all weight-loss surgeries reserved for obese patients. Gastric bypass is a subset of these surgeries that first divides the stomach into a small and large pouch and then connects the small stomach pouch to the lower small intestine …—Bijal P. Trivedi, Discover
bariatric physicians
bariatric medicine
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