obesity

[-ɾi]

UK: /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːsɪti/

obesity

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Definition

The state of being obese.

Etymology

From French obésité, from Latin obēsitās, from obēsus (“fat”). By surface analysis, obese + -ity.

Example Sentences

  • "While the majority of individuals with severe obesity are able to maintain eucapnia, a significant minority will develop obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), characterized by alveolar hypoventilation (PaCO 2 > 45 mmHg) unexplained by other disorders."
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