obesity
nounfemininetécnico/ɔ.bɨ.zi.ˈða.dɨ/high
o·be·si·da·de
Definition
A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation, posing a risk to health.
Childhood obesity rates have increased significantly.
Obesity is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Common collocations
morbid obesityobesity epidemicobesity ratesto fight obesity
Etymology
Do latim 'obesitas', 'obesitatis'.