Abstract

The authors propose "Barocrinology", a novel terminology in medical literature, to comprehensively describe the rapidly expanding field of obesity medicine. This new term highlights the need to appreciate the role of endocrine physiology in the evolution of obesity, insights into its complications and changes in the hormonal milieu following weight loss therapies, including bariatric surgery. This term would not only reduce the stigma associated with obesity in affected individuals but also give them a better appreciation of its biological origin rather than self-criticism. This paper also undermines the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach needed in this field for achieving practical and sustainable goals, individualized to each person.