obesity
/oʊˈbɛsɪti/ · ob·e·si·ty
noun
- The state of being abnormally or excessively fat. The doctor diagnosed her with obesity after her BMI exceeded 30.
- Excessive accumulation of body fat. Obesity can lead to a range of health complications, including type 2 diabetes.
- Figuratively, an excess or overabundance of something. The city’s obesity of traffic jams frustrated commuters.
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Did you know? The word obesity entered English in the 19th century, and its use has expanded from a purely medical term to a public health concern worldwide.