BusinessAugust 21, 2026

bariatric

bair-ee-A-trik

Definition

Relating to the medical specialty concerned with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'baros' (weight) and 'iatros' (physician), it was coined in the mid-20th century to describe the medical field focusing on weight management.

In the news

In the article, the term appears in the phrase 'post bariatric hypoglycemia,' describing a specific metabolic condition that can follow weight-loss surgery.

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