Definition of bariatrics in English:
bariatrics
plural noun barɪˈatrɪksˌbɛriˈætrɪks
usually treated as singular The branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of obesity.
Example sentencesExamples
- Our team includes a psychologist, dietician, exercise physiologist, nursing staff and surgeons, all specially trained in bariatrics.
- I got a specialist physician in bariatrics, or obesity.
- Minimally invasive or endoscopic techniques are prevalent in all fields including bariatrics; neurosurgery; ear, nose, and throat surgery; and orthopedics.
Origin
1960s: from baro- + Greek iatros 'physician' + -ics.
Definition of bariatrics in US English:
bariatrics
plural nounˌbɛriˈætrɪksˌberēˈatriks
usually treated as singular The branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of obesity.
Example sentencesExamples
- Minimally invasive or endoscopic techniques are prevalent in all fields including bariatrics; neurosurgery; ear, nose, and throat surgery; and orthopedics.
- I got a specialist physician in bariatrics, or obesity.
- Our team includes a psychologist, dietician, exercise physiologist, nursing staff and surgeons, all specially trained in bariatrics.
Origin
1960s: from baro- + Greek iatros ‘physician’ + -ics.