adiposity

noun

as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat beneath that adiposity of flesh lay a nobility of spirit that only the wisest could discern

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Recent Examples of adiposity Breastfeeding, adiposity, and precocious puberty in boys and girls. — Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
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obesity
Noun
  • On the other hand, among individuals with obesity, nearly 10% had lower waist circumference and when compared to their counterparts with normal weight and low waist circumference, the majority showed no significant difference in heart health risk.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In other words, the obesity penalty is strongest during the job interview process and less prevalent once someone is in the workplace.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of obesity

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