morbid obesity

morbid obesity

the condition of having a body mass index over 39 or weighing 50% to 100% over one’s ideal weight. Morbid obesity is associated with diabetes mellitus, heart disease, joint pain, sleep apnea, and stroke.

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Category Psychology Term
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First Letter M

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