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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Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Historically, Medicare hasn’t covered obesity drugs.
—Darius Tahir, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Eli Lilly's latest GLP-1 drug could be yet another powerful weapon in the fight against obesity.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 24 May 2026
The average American has numerous health problems, such as diabetes, obesity and chronic inflammation.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
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“Obesity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obesity. Accessed 29 May. 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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