hyperobesity

n. a state of being extremely overweight, sometimes defined as weighing in excess of 45 kg (100 lb) above the accepted ideal body weight for one’s height, age, and body build. See also morbid obesity. —hyperobese adj.

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May 9th 2024

drug education

the process of informing individuals or groups about the effects of various chemical agents on the human body, usually with a special emphasis on the effects of mind-altering substances.