Morbid Obesity

The condition of weighing two, three, or more times the ideal weight, so called because it is associated with many serious and life-threatening disorders. In the BODY MASS INDEX, morbid obesity is defined as having a BMI greater than 40.0 kg/m2.

Also Known As:

Obesity, Morbid; Obesity, Severe; Morbid Obesities; Obesities, Morbid; Obesities, Severe; Severe Obesities; Severe Obesity

Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases: 15
- Nutrition Disorders: 404
  - Overnutrition: 616
    - Overweight: 21719
      - Obesity: 108607
        Morbid Obesity: 7538
Signs and Symptoms Pathological Conditions
- Signs and Symptoms
  - Body Weight: 130203
    - Overweight: 21719
      - Obesity: 108607
        Morbid Obesity: 7538

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