lap band

Questions

What does lap band mean?

An inflatable silicone ring implanted around the upper stomach to treat obesity by decreasing food consumption.

Where does lap band come from?

A genericized trademark of Lap-Band, itself a clipping of laparoscopic adjustable gastric band.

How to pronounce lap band

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