The plural form of adiposity; multiple instances or cases of excess body fat or the condition of being obese.
From adiposity (from Latin adiposus 'fatty') + -ities suffix. The Latin root adiposus comes from adeps meaning 'fat' or 'lard,' which may derive from Indo-European roots related to oils and fats.
The medical profession needed this word because obesity isn't just one thing—different people carry excess fat in different ways and amounts. By creating 'adiposities' as a plural, doctors can discuss multiple cases or types of fat accumulation scientifically.
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