adjective
- relating to the medical treatment of obesity, especially through surgery or weight-loss procedures
Usage: medical/clinical term; commonly used in healthcare contexts
Examples
- Her doctor recommended bariatric surgery to help manage her weight.
- The hospital opened a new bariatric clinic to serve patients seeking obesity treatment.
- Bariatric procedures have helped many people achieve significant weight loss.
- He consulted with a bariatric surgeon before deciding on gastric bypass.
- The bariatric program includes nutrition counseling and exercise guidance.
- Insurance coverage for bariatric surgery varies by plan.