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superobese

superobese

7.9
A person with a body weight much higher than is healthy
  • noun
  • /ˌsuːpərəʊˈbiːs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : superobeso
  • The superobese individual faced numerous health challenges.

Examples

  • Many superobese people struggle with mobility.

  • A superobese individual may require tailored medical care due to their extreme weight.

  • The hospital has special equipment to accommodate superobese patients safely and comfortably.

  • Researchers studied the health challenges faced by the superobese in different communities.

  • Many health professionals recommend specialized diets for individuals classified as superobese to improve their overall well-being.

  • A superobese person may face numerous health challenges related to their weight, including diabetes and heart disease.

  • The documentary highlighted the struggles faced by a superobese individual as they navigated their daily life and sought medical help.

How Obese

superobese
  • Specialized
7.9
obese
126 3.8
overweight
146 2.2

Surface Forms

superobese singular
superobeses plural

Morphology

superobese = obese (transparent) = super + obese

The meaning is directly built from the productive prefix super- plus obese, indicating an extreme degree of obesity.

Etymology

Superobese as a noun names a person and comes from super- 'above' plus obese 'very fat', so it means someone with extremely high body weight and a very high body mass index, BMI.