gastric balloon

English

Noun

gastric balloon (plural gastric balloons)

(medicine, gastroenterology) An inflatable medical device temporarily placed in the stomach to aid weight loss.
Synonyms: IGB, intragastric balloon, stomach balloon

Further reading

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