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SSE

1. abbreviation for subacute spongiform encephalopathy. See Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease.

2. symbol for sum of squared errors. See error sum of squares.

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February 16th 2025

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.