"gastric band" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gastric bands [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} gastric band (plural gastric bands)
  1. 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. Wikipedia link: gastric band Translations (Translations): mahapanta (Finnish), anneau gastrique [masculine] (French), opaska żołądkowa [feminine] (Polish)
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