clinically obese
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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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
I am clinically obese though I’ve been told that I am attractive and carry it well.
From Slate • Oct. 18, 2016
During the last Parliament, the Conservatives floated extending the concept of sanctions to those with serious alcohol conditions and the clinically obese but the idea was not pursued by the coalition government.
From BBC • Jul. 29, 2015
No wonder that 15% of young people entering our schools are clinically obese.
From The Guardian • Jan. 26, 2013
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