obesogenic

American

[oh-bee-suh-jen-ik] / oʊˌbi səˈdʒɛn ɪk /

adjective

causing, or increasing the likelihood of, obesity in a person or animal.

Unfortunately, some obesogenic chemicals, such as phthalates and bisphenol, are ubiquitous in the environment.

obesogenic British

/ əˌbiːsəˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

med causing obesity

an obesogenic environment

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Etymology

Origin of obesogenic

First recorded in 1980–85; obes(e) ( def. ) + -o- ( def. ) + -genic ( def. )

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Obesogenic remains a term more restricted to technical writing, Stamper said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 13, 2012

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