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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesobesità
Pronunciation / Transliteration: obesità
"L'obesità è legata a molteplici fattori genetici e ambientali."
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The state of being grossly fat or overweight.
"A diet high in fat and sugar can lead to obesity."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'obesity' originates from the Latin word 'obesitas', which is derived from 'obedere', meaning 'to eat away'. The word has evolved through Middle French and entered English in the early 17th century, reflecting societal changes in dietary habits and health perceptions.
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obésité
Transliteration: obésité
"L'obésité est un problème de santé publique majeur."
Adipositas
Transliteration: Adipositas
"Adipositas erhöht das Risiko für Herzerkrankungen."
obesità
Transliteration: obesità
"L'obesità è legata a molteplici fattori genetici e ambientali."
obesidad
Transliteration: obesidad
"La obesidad infantil es una preocupación creciente."
obesidade
Transliteration: obesidade
"A obesidade pode causar diversos problemas de saúde."
मोटापा
Transliteration: motapa
"मोटापा कई गंभीर बीमारियों का कारण बन सकता है।"
肥胖
Transliteration: féipàng
"保持健康饮食有助于预防肥胖。"
비만
Transliteration: biman
"규칙적인 운동은 비만을 예방하는 데 도움이 됩니다."
肥満
Transliteration: himan
"肥満は生活習慣病の原因になります。"
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