How to Pronounce Morbid Obesity
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Morbid Obesity Pronunciation
MOR-bid oh-BEE-sih-tee
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
MOR
stress here
bid oh
BEE
stress here
sih
tee
5 syllables
What is Morbid Obesity?
An extreme degree of obesity, generally defined as a BMI of 40 or higher (or 35 or higher with serious related health conditions), severely impairing health and daily function. It carries the highest risk of obesity-related complications and often requires surgical or intensive medical treatment.
Questions About Morbid Obesity
How do you pronounce 'morbid obesity'?
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Say it like this: MOR-bid oh-BEE-sih-tee. The first word rhymes with 'forbid,' and the second word sounds like 'obesity' with the stress on the second syllable. Put the strongest emphasis on MOR in the first word and BEE in the second word.
Which syllable gets the stress in 'morbid obesity'?
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In 'morbid,' you stress the first syllable: MOR-bid. In 'obesity,' you stress the second syllable: oh-BEE-sih-tee. A common mistake is stressing the first syllable of obesity (OH-bee-sih-tee), but the correct stress is on the second syllable.
How do you break 'morbid obesity' into syllables?
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Break it like this: MOR-bid (2 syllables) oh-BEE-sih-tee (4 syllables). The full phrase has 6 syllables total. This makes it easier to say if you practice each word separately before putting them together.
What does the word 'morbid' mean on its own?
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'Morbid' comes from a Latin word meaning 'disease' or 'illness,' and it describes something that is serious, extreme, or unhealthy. In medical terms, when doctors say 'morbid obesity,' they're using the word to mean 'extreme' or 'severe.'
What's a simpler way to say 'morbid obesity'?
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You could say 'severe obesity' or 'extreme obesity.' The word 'morbid' is a medical term that means the obesity is very serious and affects a person's health and ability to do daily activities, so it's more advanced than just saying 'obesity.'
Is there a shorter way to write or say 'morbid obesity'?
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Doctors sometimes write it as 'MO' as an abbreviation, but you should still say out the full words: 'morbid obesity.' The abbreviation is mainly used in written medical documents, not in conversation.
What medical words share a root with 'morbid'?
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'Morbidity' (more-BID-ih-tee) is a related word that means the rate of disease or illness in a population. Both words come from the same Latin root meaning 'disease,' so when you hear 'morbid,' you're hearing that connection to serious health conditions.
How would you use 'morbid obesity' in a sentence?
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You might hear it like this: 'The doctor explained that morbid obesity is a serious condition that requires careful medical attention.' This sentence shows that the term is used when talking about the most severe form of obesity.