clinically obese
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Prof Sir Jim Mann, co-director of the Edgar Diabetes and Obesity Research Centre, in Otago, New Zealand, said the emphasis was likely to be "on the needs of those who are defined as clinically obese" and the limited funding was "very likely" to be directed towards them.
From BBC
At least 2.8 million people die every year from being overweight or clinically obese.
From Science Magazine
My youngest sister has gradually become clinically obese.
From Washington Post
Maddock, who was clinically obese, had diabetes and high blood pressure, which he received medication for.
From BBC
And Conley has provided upbeat reports of the president’s health, despite the fact that Trump is 74 and clinically obese, echoing the kind of glowing assessments offered by his predecessor, Navy Rear Adm.
From Washington Post
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