Morbid Obesity Medical Definition

Class III Obesity (Formerly Known as Morbid Obesity)

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What is morbid obesity (now known as class III obesity)? Class III obesity, formerly known as morbid obesity, is a complex chronic disease in which a person has a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher or a BMI of 35 or higher and is experiencing obesity …

Obesity - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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What Is Morbid Obesity? | Defining Morbid & Severe Obesity | OMA

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The actual medical definition of morbid obesity is: “A serious health condition that results from an abnormally high body mass …

Morbid Obesity: What You Need to Know - WebMD

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Obesity is a chronic condition, that is progressive and oftentimes relapsing. Obesity is determined by your body mass index (BMI), which refers to excess body fat. A BMI is …