Obese

Word OBESE
Character 5
Hyphenation o bese
Pronunciations /əʊˈbiːs/

Definitions and meanings of "Obese"

What do we mean by obese?

Having excessive body weight caused by the accumulation of fat; extremely fat. synonym: fat. adjective

Exceedingly corpulent; fat: fleshy.

In entomology, very much larger than usual; appearing as if distended with food, as the abdomen of a meloë or oil-beetle.

Specifically, of or pertaining to the Obesa.

Excessively corpulent; fat; fleshy. adjective

Extremely overweight, especially: weighing more than 20% (for men) or 25% (for women) over their ideal weight determined by height and build; or, having a body mass index over 30 kg/m2. adjective

Excessively fat adjective

Extremely overweight, especially: weighing more than 20% (for men) or 25% (for women) over their ideal weight determined by height and build; or, having a body mass index over 30 kg/m2.

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The word "obese" in example sentences

The UK is on course to be the most obese nation in Europe by 2050 with 60\% of men and 50\% of women classed as obese* and surgical weight loss controls are becoming evermore popular. ❋ Unknown (2008)

"I was just shocked to hear the word obese related to me." ❋ Unknown (2011)

Doctors who use the word "obese" in their notes may risk alienating patients. ❋ By RONI CARYN RABIN (2012)

Last year, she suggested doctors start bluntly telling their patients they were "fat" because it would have more "impact" than the word obese. ❋ Erin Anderssen (2011)

In 2009 about one in 10 schoolchildren aged between four and five was classified as obese. ❋ Unknown (2011)

These results suggest that symptoms of ADHD are more common in obese individuals (irrespective of BED status) and that the D3 receptor may play a role in the manifestation of the hyperactive/impulsive symptoms of ADHD. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Poor posture and unhealthy gait are more common in obese people, further predisposing joints to osteoarthritis, says Arthritis Research UK. ❋ Unknown (2010)

These studies show that compromised oocyte and early embryo mitochondrial metabolism, resulting from excessive nutrient exposure prior to and during conception, may underlie poor reproductive outcomes frequently reported in obese women. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The largest advantages were seen on cholesterol and sugar testing in obese Medicare patients with diabetes. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Obesity is widely associated with low grade inflammation and previous studies have noted increased incidence of allergic responses in obese individuals pointing to a possible role of immune response in the regulation of metabolism and body weight. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"The stress effect didn't appear to impact normal-weight people, just those who are were overweight or obese from the beginning of the study," says lead author Jason Block, a faculty member at Harvard Medical School. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And if a child is obese by the age of thirteen, he or she is likely to remain obese for life. ❋ Unknown (2010)

While doctors are often on the defensive about whether Caesarean sections, which carry all the risks of surgery, are justified, Dr. Howard L. Minkoff, the chairman of obstetrics at Maimonides, said doctors must weigh those concerns against the potential complications from vaginal delivery in obese women. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Overall the study suggests that for any given level of sleep apnea, obese children are more likely to experience excessive daytime sleepiness, a pattern not so different from that seen in obese adults. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Salt sensitivity in obese individuals may be a consequence of increased sympathetic activity, decreased responsiveness to atrial natriuretic peptide, activation of the renin-angiotensin system or mechanical pressure on the kidneys that increases sodium reabsorption. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Nevertheless, it appears that kidney function may well improve with weight loss and that this treatment option should be considered in obese patients presenting with chronic kidney disease. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Obesity is commonly associated with hypertension and blood pressure in obese individuals is exquisitely sensitive to salt intake. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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