Bariatrics Definition
bărē-ătrĭks
noun
The study of obesity and its treatment.
Webster's New World
The branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity.
American Heritage Medicine
(medicine) The branch of medicine dealing with obesity and weight problems.
Wiktionary
The branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity.
American Heritage
Origin of Bariatrics
bar(o)– –iatrics
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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