Obesity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːsɪti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Obesity is a noun meaning (pathology) The state of being obese.
Meaning
(pathology) The state of being obese.
Example Sentences
While the majority of individuals with severe obesity are able to maintain eucapnia, a significant minority will develop obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), characterized by alveolar hypoventilation (PaCO 2 > 45 mmHg) unexplained by other disorders.
Word Forms
- obesities
Synonyms for obesity
Depending on context, synonyms include fleshiness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fleshiness, fatness, adiposity, fat, obese, overweight.
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