obesity
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-005992
A common, chronic disease marked by an abnormally high, unhealthy amount of body fat. Having obesity can lead to many health problems, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, arthritis, kidney disease, and certain types of cancer.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-005992 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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