bariatric

bar·iat·ric | \ ˌber-ē-ˈa-trik

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, ˌba-rē- \

Definition of bariatric

: relating to or specializing in the treatment of obesity

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Baros means "weight" in Greek; so, for example, a barometer is an instrument that measures air pressure or weight. Bariatric describes the medical treatment of serious overweight—that is, obesity. Bariatric surgery is only employed when other methods of weight loss have been tried and failed. Though stapling the stomach may seem extreme, we now know that obesity greatly increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and stroke, so stomach surgery doesn't just help people look and feel better—it's a potential lifesaver.

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Recent Examples on the Web Tammy and Amy Slaton are trying to lose enough weight to qualify for bariatric surgery after struggling with depression, diabetes and other health issues At nearly 406 lbs. — Morgan Smith, PEOPLE.com, "Kentucky Siblings Open Up About Their Weight Loss Journey Ahead of New Series 1000-Lb Sisters," 30 Dec. 2019 To start her weight-loss journey, LaGrange sought bariatric surgery, specifically gastric sleeve duodenal switch, a procedure in which surgeons remove a portion of the stomach to limit the amount of food a person can eat. — Christina Oehler, Health.com, "This Woman Used TikTok to Document Her Weight Loss Journey, and Her Results Will Seriously Inspire You," 10 Dec. 2019 Amy and Tammy Slaton hope to undergo bariatric surgery — but the sisters, who live in Kentucky, will have to lose enough weight to qualify for the procedure. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, "Kentucky Siblings Battle to Lose Enough Weight for Bariatric Surgery in New Series 1000-Lb Sisters," 4 Dec. 2019 That means your body lacks the enzyme lactase, which breaks down lactose, the sugar found in dairy products, Michael Nusbaum, MD, bariatric surgeon and founder of Healthy Weight Loss Centers, tells Health. — Samantha Lauriello, Health.com, "10 Things That Cause Belly Bloat, and How to Prevent Them," 20 Nov. 2019 Pediatricians are conservative about using measures like bariatric surgery for developing youth, Murray said. — Joanne Viviano The Columbus Dispatch, chicagotribune.com, "Obese kids should have easier access to weight-loss surgery, doctors say," 1 Nov. 2019 One cost estimate for adolescent bariatric surgery from 2010 to 2013 found the average total intervention cost to be $25,854. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN, "Pediatricians endorse weight loss surgery for severely obese kids and teens: 'It changed my life'," 27 Oct. 2019 Clues come from studies of patients who have slimmed down after bariatric surgery and trimmed their cancer rate as well. — Claudia Wallis, Scientific American, "The Cancer-Obesity Time Bomb," 27 Sep. 2019 More than 200,000 Americans each year undergo bariatric surgery. — Jonathan Lapook, CBS News, "Study finds weight loss surgery decreases risk of heart attack and stroke," 2 Sep. 2019

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“Bariatric.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bariatric. Accessed 19 January 2020.

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