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obese

/əˈbiːz/ adjective · British & US
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What does obese mean?

adjective

Having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, indicating a level of body fat that is considered to be a health risk.

Example

"The doctor warned the patient that she was obese and needed to make significant lifestyle changes to improve her health."

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