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

Fat distribution matters One plausible explanation for the higher prevalence of cardiometabolic disease in men and postmenopausal women undergoing bariatric surgery is increased visceral fat, says Serlie. — Crystal Gwizdala, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

With the rise in bariatric surgery, more patients are developing iron deficiency due to impaired iron absorption, Thomas said. — Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Medicare began coverage for bariatric surgery for obesity in 2006. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026

Joining them, incoming board members include Marc Ruiz, partner and Senior Wealth Manager at Oak Partners; Kimberly Ferrell, NIPSCO; and Kathy O’Donnell, community liaison and manager of bariatric programs at Franciscan Alliance. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 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