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Obesogen — Obesogens are chemical compounds foreign to the body that disrupt normal development and homeostasis of metabolism of lipids, promoting increased accumulation of lipids and adipogenesis that in some cases, can lead to obesity.[1][2][3] Obesogens… … Wikipedia
obesogen — n. A chemical that leads to obesity by increasing the production and storage capacity of fat cells; an environmental trigger that causes obesity. Example Citations: In 2006 he fed pregnant mice tributyltin, a disinfectant and fungicide used in… … New words
Perfluorooctanoic acid — IUPAC name pentadecafluorooctanoic acid … Wikipedia
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Infectobesity — The term infectobesity refers to obesity of infectious origin and the emerging field of medical research that studies the relationship between pathogens (disease causing organisms, such as viruses and bacteria) and weight gain. The term was… … Wikipedia
Abdominal obesity — Central obesity Classification and external resources A morbidly obese male. Weight 146 kg/322 lbs, height 177 cm/5 ft 10 in. The body mass index is 46. ICD 10 E66 … Wikipedia
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deprivation cuisine — n. Food prepared in such a way that it is healthy, but bland. Example Citation: Today s buzzwords for menu writers are roasted, grilled and braised. No steaming on that list. It has fallen victim to its own virtuous image: these days, steaming… … New words
