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obesity
See for:
overweight
Synonym for:
adiposity
Broader Terms:
body weight
Related Terms:
bariatric surgery
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endocrine disorder
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genetic disorder
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hereditary hyperglycemic obesity
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leptin
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metabolic syndrome
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nutrition disorder
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overeating
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phentermine
Scope Note:
excessively high accumulation of body fat or adipose tissue in relation to lean body mass; the amount of body fat (or adiposity) includes concern for both the distribution of fat throughout the body and the size of the adipose tissue deposits; individuals are usually at high clinical risk because of excess amount of body fat (BMI greater than 30).
Term Number:
0467-3154
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