bariatric
Britishadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of bariatric
C20: from baro + iatric
Example Sentences
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Patients in Phase 2 trials shed nearly a third of their total body weight, which is the equivalent of what someone could expect from significantly more invasive bariatric surgeries.
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026
The commentary highlights growing evidence for endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapies, including endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, as effective treatment options for obesity.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026
Ott’s weight loss started with bariatric surgery in 2017, which helped her lose over 100 pounds, followed by weight-loss medications starting in 2023 to shed an additional 30 pounds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
"I think that means that there will be more choice, there will be more powerful medicines which could help people who would otherwise have to have bariatric surgery," he said.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
There are several types of bariatric surgery, including the gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, and it produces the most significant amount of weight loss of any medical intervention.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 15, 2026
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