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bariatric

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bar·i·at·rics  (br-trks)
n. (used with a sing. verb)
The branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity.


bari·atric adj.
bari·a·trician (--trshn) n.

bariatric
Adjective
of or relating to the treatment of obesity: bariatric surgery [Greek baros weight + iatrikos of healing]


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