"lap band" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lap bands [plural]
Etymology: A genericized trademark of Lap-Band, itself a clipping of laparoscopic adjustable gastric band. Etymology templates: {{gentrade|en|nocap=1}} genericized trademark, {{clipping|en|laparoscopic adjustable gastric band|nocap=1}} clipping of laparoscopic adjustable gastric band Head templates: {{en-noun}} lap band (plural lap bands)
  1. (medicine, gastroenterology) An inflatable silicone ring implanted around the upper stomach to treat obesity by decreasing food consumption. Categories (topical): Medicine

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