obesity

US /oˈbisɪti/

UK /əʊ'bi:sətɪ/

B2

noun

  • State of being so fat it can harm your health

other

  • A clinical assessment indicating a person's weight is significantly above healthy levels.
  • A tendency to gain excessive weight due to genetic factors.
  • The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
  • The state of being severely overweight, often discussed as a widespread health problem.
  • The accumulation of excessive body fat caused by dietary habits.

other

  • The state of being well above one's normal weight.
  • The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
  • A major public health concern due to its association with various diseases.