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clinically obese

British

adjective

the state at which being overweight causes medical complications

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clinically obese

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

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

From The Guardian ● Jan. 26, 2013

You are deemed clinically obese - very overweight - if you have a BMI of 30 and above.

From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2010

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