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.

a bariatric clinic

bariatric physicians

bariatric medicine

Examples of bariatric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her pulmonologist suggested bariatric surgery but couldn't get Finley's insurer to cover it. — Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 23 June 2026

The patient was not recommended for bariatric surgery, given their age and other conditions. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026

The medication offers weight reduction on par with bariatric surgery. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 8 June 2026

Nearly half of people lost more than 30% of their body weight, an amount that’s similar to bariatric surgery. — Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 8 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

bar- + -iatric, probably after earlier bariatrics

Note: See note at bariatrics.

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bariatric

• allopatric
• geriatric
• paediatric
• pediatric
• psychiatric
• neuropsychiatric

Medical Definition

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

bariatric physicians

bariatric medicine