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Definition gastric balloon in British English

gastric balloon noun

noun
1

a balloon which is placed in an overweight person's stomach in order to give them the feeling that their stomach is full, and to stop them from eating too much

Example

Overweight teenagers in South Yorkshire could be fitted with gastric balloons, if a trial is approved.

Definition gastric balloon in British English