obesity
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.obe·si·ty
noun \ō-ˈbē-sə-tē\Definition of OBESITY
: a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body
Examples of OBESITY
- <obesity has been linked to a number of health risks, such as heart disease>
First Known Use of OBESITY
circa 1611
Related to OBESITY
- Synonyms
- adiposity, chubbiness, corpulency, embonpoint, fat, fatness, fattiness, fleshiness, grossness, corpulence, plumpness, portliness, pudginess, pursiness, rotundity, weight
- Antonyms
- leanness, reediness, slenderness, slimness, svelteness, thinness
Other Physiology Terms
obe·si·ty
noun \ō-ˈbē-sət-ē\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; obe·si·ties
Medical Definition of OBESITY
: a condition that is characterized by excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body and that in an adult is typically indicated by a body mass index of 30 or greater
obesity
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Excessive body fat. It is usually caused by sedentary habits and a diet high in fat, alcohol, or total calories. Calories consumed but not used are stored as fat. Rare causes include glandular defects and excess steroids (see Cushing syndrome). Obesity raises the risk of heart disease and diabetes mellitus. Treatment, by reducing calorie intake and increasing exercise, is best undertaken with a doctor's advice.
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