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clinically obese

British  

adjective

  1. the state at which being overweight causes medical complications

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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At least 2.8 million people die every year from being overweight or clinically obese.

From Science Magazine Jul. 1, 2021

My youngest sister has gradually become clinically obese.

From Washington Post Jan. 24, 2021

Maddock, who was clinically obese, had diabetes and high blood pressure, which he received medication for.

From BBC Oct. 25, 2020

I am clinically obese though I’ve been told that I am attractive and carry it well.

From Slate Oct. 18, 2016

No wonder that 15% of young people entering our schools are clinically obese.

From The Guardian Jan. 26, 2013

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