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obesity


obe·si·ty

noun \ō-ˈbē-sət-ē\
plural obe·si·ties

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