Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gastric band

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.29 in modern English

Syllables: gas-tric band
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Inflected Forms

gastric bands (plural)

Synonyms

lap band

Questions

What does gastric band mean?: 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.

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