bariatric

adj

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

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

   “Gastric bypass surgery is a form of bariatric surgery.”

   “It’s not only romantic relationships that are transformed by bariatric surgery. Many patients lose friends.”