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Obese

usgb/əʊˈbiːs/Volume
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Health Hazard

Emphasizes severe overweight posing risk to health, not just being slightly overweight.

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Doctors warned that being obese could lead to serious heart problems.
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Sensitive Term

Can be seen as offensive or stigmatizing, use with care in personal conversations.

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He was cautious not to use 'obese' when discussing her weight issues.
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Medical Context

Primarily used in medical or health-related contexts, often with a clinical tone.

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The pediatrician expressed concern about the child's obese condition.
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