Definition of Bariatric

1. Adjective. referring to the branch of medicine bariatrics, the treatment of obesity and weight problems. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bariatric

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Bariatric

1. Relating to bariatrics. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bariatric

bargirls
bargoer
bargoers
bargoose
barguest
barguests
barhop
barhopped
barhopper
barhoppers
barhopping
barhops
baria
barian
bariandite
bariatric
bariatrician
bariatrics
baric
baricite
baricities
baricity
bariferous
barilla
barillas
baring
bario-
bariomicrolite
bariopyrochlore
bariosincosite

Literary usage of Bariatric

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Mineral Requirements for Military Personnel: Levels Needed for Cognitive And by Food and Nutrition Board, Committee on Military Nutrition Research, National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) (2006)
"Bariatric surgical procedures provide a good model of malabsorptive weight loss effects on minerals. Various alterations in gastrointestinal anatomy are ..."

2. Ending the War Metaphor: The Changing Agenda for Unraveling the Host-Microbe by Forum on Microbial Threats, Institute of Medicine (U.S.) (2006)
"... or by bariatric (gastric bypass) surgery. The results, coupled with coincident assessments of energy extraction from the diet, should provide a ..."

3. Building a Better Delivery System: A New Engineering/Health Care Partnership by Proctor P. Reid, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine (U.S.) (2005)
"... molecular diagnostic tests, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), tele-ICU (intensive care unit), and bariatric surgery (minimally invasive). ..."

4. Influence of Pregnancy Weight on Maternal and Child Health: Workshop Report by Food and Nutrition Board, National Research Council (U.S.), Institute of Medicine (U.S.), Youth Board on Children, and Families (2007)
"Finally, since more women are having bariatric surgery prior to pregnancy, ACOG guides obstetricians on the differences in their pregnancies. ..."

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