Significantly obese

What does "Significantly obese" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Significantly obese" refers to a condition where a person has an extremely high amount of body fat. This is not just being a little overweight, but rather carrying so much extra weight that it can seriously affect their health. It's often measured using a scale called the Body Mass Index (BMI), where a score of 30 or above is considered obese. Being significantly obese usually means the person's BMI is much higher than this.

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