[Obesity, with special reference to etiology].
1980
N Hosoya
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D009765
Obesity
A status with BODY WEIGHT that is grossly above the recommended standards, usually due to accumulation of excess FATS in the body. The standards may vary with age, sex, genetic or cultural background. In the BODY MASS INDEX, a BMI greater than 30.0 kg/m2 is considered obese, and a BMI greater than 40.0 kg/m2 is considered morbidly obese (MORBID OBESITY).
D001827
Body Height
The distance from the sole to the crown of the head with body standing on a flat surface and fully extended.
Body Heights,Height, Body,Heights, Body
D001835
Body Weight
The mass or quantity of heaviness of an individual. It is expressed by units of pounds or kilograms.
Body Weights,Weight, Body,Weights, Body
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man