as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
her corpulency is such that she requires two seats on public conveyances
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Noun
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And Latifah said said her cousin, died from obesity and its effects.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
15 May 2025 -
Frequently Asked Questions What is metabolically healthy obesity?—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 May 2025
Noun
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But Imola is still well under 3000 pounds, comparable or superior to other track-day exotic specials, even with the weight of a semi-auto gearbox.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Air pollution has been found to increase the likelihood of high blood pressure during pregnancy, low birth weight, preterm birth, and negative impacts on fetal brain and lung development, according to the World Health Organization.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
14 May 2025
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“Corpulency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corpulency. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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