bariatric

Meaning

Referring to the branch of medicine bariatrics, the treatment of obesity and weight problems.

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌbæɹiˈætɹɪk/
Etymology

From Ancient Greek βαρύς (barús, “heavy”) + ἰατρός (iatrós, “doctor”) + -ic.

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