morbidly obese
Severely, unhealthily heavy
Morbidly obese is a medical classification for extreme overweight that poses serious health risks, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or 35+ with obesity-related health conditions.
The term combines morbid (relating to disease) with obese to indicate weight levels statistically associated with increased mortality and conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and sleep apnea.
The patient was classified as morbidly obese and referred to a bariatric specialist.
Weight-to-height ratio
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- heart diseaseMalfunction of blood-pumping organ
- sleep apneaDisorder of interrupted breathing
metabolic syndrome · bariatric surgery · insulin resistance · cardiovascular risk · visceral fat · cholesterol · fatty liver · joint pain
Feelings about one's appearance
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- depressionProlonged low state
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- body dysmorphiaFixation on imagined physical flaws
emotional eating · self-consciousness · psychological distress · compulsive eating · trauma · food addiction · therapy · cognitive behavioral therapy
Unjust differential treatment
- body shamingCriticizing physical appearance cruelly
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
bias · stereotyping · fat-shaming · judgment · marginalization · ridicule · exclusion · insensitivity
- gastric bypassStomach-shrinking weight operation
- gastric sleeveStomach-shrinking bariatric surgery
- dietitianLicensed food and nutrition expert
- nutritionistFood and health advisor
caloric restriction · portion control · exercise program · support groups · medication · Ozempic · behavioral therapy · long-term management
Lack of motion
- wheelchairSeated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- assistive devicesTools supporting impaired function
- bedriddenUnable to leave mattress
- difficulty walkingImpaired ambulation
joint stress · physical limitations · breathlessness · fatigue · mobility aids · physical therapy
BMI
Weight-to-height ratio
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- heart diseaseMalfunction of blood-pumping organ
sleep apnea · metabolic syndrome · bariatric surgery · insulin resistance · cardiovascular risk · visceral fat · cholesterol · fatty liver · joint pain · gallbladder disease
body image
Feelings about one's appearance
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- depressionProlonged low state
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
body dysmorphia · emotional eating · self-consciousness · psychological distress · compulsive eating · trauma · food addiction · therapy · cognitive behavioral therapy · coping mechanisms
discrimination
Unjust differential treatment
- body shamingCriticizing physical appearance cruelly
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- shamePainful awareness of failure
prejudice · bias · stereotyping · fat-shaming · judgment · marginalization · ridicule · exclusion · insensitivity · dehumanization
weight loss surgery
- gastric bypassStomach-shrinking weight operation
- gastric sleeveStomach-shrinking bariatric surgery
- dietitianLicensed food and nutrition expert
nutritionist · caloric restriction · portion control · exercise program · support groups · medication · Ozempic · behavioral therapy · long-term management
immobility
Lack of motion
- wheelchairSeated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- assistive devicesTools supporting impaired function
- bedriddenUnable to leave mattress
difficulty walking · joint stress · physical limitations · breathlessness · fatigue · mobility aids · physical therapy
morbidly obeseemaciated
Abnormally wasted from hunger
skeletal · skin and bones · gaunt · wasted · cadaverous
morbidly obeseanorexic
Having an eating disorder
malnourished · fit · healthy weight · in shape · athletic