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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Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
To figure out the reasons behind this, researchers at Cambridge University investigated potential obesity genes in Labrador retrievers’ DNA.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
The American Diabetes Association and a group of obesity expert orgs have released statements advising patients against using them due to the potential for content and quality issues.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Mar. 2025
With the potential use of myostatin inhibitors in patients with SMA on the horizon, efforts to target myostatin for obesity have accelerated.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Obesity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obesity. Accessed 20 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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