obesity
noun
obe·si·ty
ō-ˈbē-sə-tē 
: a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body
Obesity affects not just appearance, but disease processes as well.—
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obesity has been linked to a number of health risks, such as heart disease
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Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
There are seven late-stage studies on the pill, including five diabetes trials and two obesity studies.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
With increasing demand for obesity treatments, Eli Lilly is positioning itself as a leader alongside Novo Nordisk.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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obesity
noun
obe·si·ty
ō-ˈbē-sət-ē
plural obesities
: 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
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