English Dictionary

gastric band

名詞

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.

日本語の意味

胃の上部付近に装着される、肥満治療用の膨張可能なシリコン製器具。食事摂取のスピードと量を抑制する効果を狙って用いられる。

After discussing options with her surgeon, she decided to have a gastric band fitted to help control portion sizes and reduce calorie intake.

担当医と選択肢について話し合った後、彼女は食事の量を抑えカロリー摂取を減らすために、胃の上部を取り囲む空気注入式のシリコン製器具を装着することに決めました。

意味（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.

gastric bands （ plural ）