as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
beneath that adiposity of flesh lay a nobility of spirit that only the wisest could discern
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obesity
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In the longer run, such things may reduce your risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and other medical conditions.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025 -
Known endocrine disruptors, various types of PFAS have been linked to serious health problems such as cancer, obesity, high cholesterol, decreased fertility, low birth weight, accelerated puberty and hormone disruption, according to the EPA.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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“Adiposity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adiposity. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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