obesity

American  

[oh-bee-si-tee] / oʊˈbi sɪ ti /

Sometimes obeseness

noun

1. the condition of being very fat or overweight; corpulence.

   His obesity puts him at risk for major health problems.

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obesity Scientific  

/ ō-bē′sĭ-tē /

1. The condition of being obese; increased body weight caused by excessive accumulation of fat.

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Other Word Forms

• antiobesity adjective
• overobesity noun

Etymology

Origin of obesity

First recorded in 1605–15; from Middle French obésité, from Latin obēsitāt-, stem of obēsitās, equivalent to obēs(us) obese ( def. ) + -i- ( def. ) + -tās -ty ² ( def. )

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• anorexia vs. obesity

Example Sentences

Studies have found that diets high in added sugars are linked to a higher risk of obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Research shows obesity can impair immune function, drive chronic inflammation, and raise the risk of many serious conditions, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.

From Science Daily

If Ventyx’s experimental pills pan out, they would add to Lilly’s portfolio of autoimmune conditions, as well as of obesity and related disorders.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Working together to develop this novel obesity therapy represents an important addition to Lilly’s efforts to advance innovative treatment options for patients with metabolic disorders,” Gimeno added.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lilly’s obesity pill is still waiting for Food and Drug Administration approval, but could arrive later this year.

From Barron's