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obese

[oh-bees] / oʊˈbis /


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But Prof Ong cautions that weight-loss drugs alone aren't going to offer severely obese children the life-changing health benefits they need.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

She admits it might "seem weird" if obese children are given more food than other children.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

In one study, daily orange juice consumption improved the function of the lining of blood vessels, known as endothelial function, in 68 obese participants.

From Science Daily Aug. 13, 2026

During studies, overweight or obese patients with type 2 diabetes lost an average of nearly 13% of their body weight after 80 weeks using a four-milligram dose.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Here are a few other morbidly obese phrases, together with leaner alternatives that often mean the same thing.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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