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Term | Obesity |
Short definition | Obstetrics/Gynaecology - (pronounced) Field of medicine that specializes in the care of women during pregnancy and childbirth and in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female genital organs. It also specializes in other women's health issues, such as menopause, hormonal issues, birth control (contraception), and infertility. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
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Obesity - (pronounced) (oh-bee-sih-tea) common, chronic disease characterized by an abnormally high, unhealthy amount of body fat. Obesity can lead to many health problems, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, arthritis, kidney disease, and certain types of cancer
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Obesity
- Wikipedia's article - Obesity
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