gastric band en · NOUN
Meanings
- An inflatable silicone device placed around the top portion of the stomach to treat obesity, intended to slow consumption of food and thus reduce the amount of food consumed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gastric bands | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (3)
pl opaska żołądkowa (Translations) · fr anneau gastrique (Translations) · fi mahapanta (Translations)