bariatric
adjective
bar·iat·ric
ˌber-ē-ˈa-trik 
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.
Stephen J. Dubner et al.a bariatric clinic
bariatric physicians
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One study found that after bariatric surgery, experiencing continued weight stigma was associated with higher risks of depression, anxiety and disordered eating such as binge eating.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Some examples of procedures that people are willing to travel for include dentistry, cancer treatments, fertility services, orthopedic surgery, cosmetic procedures, bariatric surgery, and organ transplants.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
People who have alcoholism People who have had bariatric surgery or gastrointestinal conditions
Foods that are high in zinc are:
Beef
Fortified breakfast cereals
Oysters
Pork
Pumpkin seeds
The RDA of zinc for men is 11 milligrams (mg), and the RDA of zinc for women is 8 mg.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
While existing methods show significant results, such as the dramatic, long-term weight loss from bariatric surgery or the flexible, non-invasive use of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, each approach has its drawbacks.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2025
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Some examples of procedures that people are willing to travel for include dentistry, cancer treatments, fertility services, orthopedic surgery, cosmetic procedures, bariatric surgery, and organ transplants.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
People who have alcoholism People who have had bariatric surgery or gastrointestinal conditions
Foods that are high in zinc are:
Beef
Fortified breakfast cereals
Oysters
Pork
Pumpkin seeds
The RDA of zinc for men is 11 milligrams (mg), and the RDA of zinc for women is 8 mg.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
While existing methods show significant results, such as the dramatic, long-term weight loss from bariatric surgery or the flexible, non-invasive use of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, each approach has its drawbacks.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for bariatric
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bariatric
adjective
bar·iat·ric
ˌbar-ē-ˈa-trik
: 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
Bijal P. Trivedi, Discoverbariatric physicians
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