(formal or medical) (of people) very fat, in a way that is not healthy:
Obese patients are given dietary advice. * She is grossly obese.
obesity noun [U]:
Obesity can increase the risk of heart disease.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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