[Weigh your words: standardizing terminology in obesity management and metabolic bariatric surgery].

The substantial increase in scientific publications and accumulated knowledge in obesity management and metabolic bariatric surgery has been accompanied by lack of uniformity in professional terminology, both in English and in its translation into Hebrew. This inconsistency may lead to stigmatization, ambiguity, limited comparability between studies, and interpretation challenges among clinicians and researchers. In response, the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) published recommendations for a standardized terminology system to improve scientific accuracy. Adopting these recommendations in Hebrew scientific writing is essential.