obesity
noun
obe·si·ty
ō-ˈbē-sə-tē 
: a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body
Obesity affects not just appearance, but disease processes as well.—
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obesity has been linked to a number of health risks, such as heart disease
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Other primary risk factors include family history, obesity, smoking, a diet high in red and processed meats, inflammatory bowel disease, and a personal history or family history of polyps.
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The Connecticut resident, who asked that her full name not be used, tried the obesity drug Zepbound, losing 60 pounds over two years.
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Feb. 2026
AstraZeneca is moving its GLP-1 pill elecoglipron into late-stage trials, while Roche is aiming to become a top three obesity player, with several treatments under development.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Other primary risk factors include family history, obesity, smoking, a diet high in red and processed meats, inflammatory bowel disease, and a personal history or family history of polyps.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The Connecticut resident, who asked that her full name not be used, tried the obesity drug Zepbound, losing 60 pounds over two years.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
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“Obesity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obesity. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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obesity
noun
obe·si·ty
ō-ˈbē-sət-ē
plural obesities
: a condition that is characterized by excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body and that in an adult is typically indicated by a body mass index of 30 or greater
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