De obesitas
Example: De obesitas bij kinderen neemt wereldwijd steeds meer toe.
Definition
"De obesitas" refers to the medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation that presents a risk to health, often measured by a body mass index (BMI) over 30. It commonly leads to various health complications and is increasing worldwide, especially among children.
Etymology
The word "de obesitas" originates from the Latin term 'obesitas,' meaning 'fatness' or 'stoutness.' It entered medical terminology to describe excessive fat accumulation. Did you know? The Latin root 'obedere' means 'to eat away,' which relates to the condition's association with overnutrition.
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"De obesitas" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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