Corpulencies

/kɔrˈpjuːlənsiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of corpulency; multiple instances of the condition of being excessively fat or obese.

Etymology

From corpulency + -ies (alternative plural marker). This variant plural form uses an older or more formal pluralization pattern.

Kelly Says

Older medical texts used 'corpulencies' as a more formal-sounding plural when discussing multiple cases of obesity in populations or patient groups.

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