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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Other studies have shown that children whose families have food insecurity are more likely to have obesity.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 14 July 2025
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—Francesca Gilbard, NBC news, 10 July 2025
The same logic should apply to pre-clinical obesity.
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 14 July 2025
The procedure isn’t cosmetic, and despite the buildup of fat, lipedema isn’t related to obesity.
—Francesca Gilbard, NBC news, 10 July 2025
The same logic should apply to pre-clinical obesity.
—Francesco Rubino, Time, 9 July 2025
The department has also been forced to choose areas to prioritize; Mellinger said that’s combatting obesity, providing prenatal care to reduce infant mortality and overdose prevention.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for obesity
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“Obesity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obesity. Accessed 19 Jul. 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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