gastric band

English

Noun

gastric band (plural gastric bands)

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.

Translations

Translations

Finnish: mahapanta
French: anneau gastrique (fr) m
Polish: opaska żołądkowa f

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