excess weight
1Weight gain — is an increase in body weight. This can be either an increase in muscle mass, fat deposits, or excess fluids such as water. DescriptionIn some cases, weight gain can also occur as a result of developing tumors or other abnormal growths. Muscle… …
2Weight loss — Classification and external resources ICD 9 783.21 For the episode of the American version of The Office, see Weight Loss (The Office). Weight loss, in the context of medicine, health or phys …
3excess — 01. Vitamins are important for our health, but an [excess] can cause serious health problems. 02. He has starting jogging in an effort to get rid of a little [excess] weight. 03. After cooking the chicken, pour off any [excess] liquid in the pan …
4excess — n. & adj. n. 1 the state or an instance of exceeding. 2 the amount by which one quantity or number exceeds another. 3 exceeding of a proper or permitted limit. 4 a the overstepping of the accepted limits of moderation, esp. intemperance in eating …
5excess — ♦♦♦ excesses (The noun is pronounced [[t]ɪkse̱s[/t]]. The adjective is pronounced [[t]e̱kses[/t]].) 1) N VAR: with supp, usu a N of n An excess of something is a larger amount than is needed, allowed, or usual. An excess of houseplants in a small …
6Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption — (EPOC, informally called afterburn) is a measurably increased rate of oxygen intake following strenuous activity intended to erase the body s oxygen debt. In historical context the term oxygen debt was popularized to explain or perhaps attempt to …
7Weight stigma — Weight stigma, also known as weightism, weight bias, and weight based discrimination, refers to invidiously discriminatory attitudes towards overweight/obese individuals that influence interpersonal interactions. Weight stigma reflects… …
8excess baggage — Ⅰ. excess baggage ► bags, cases, etc. that weigh more than the weight you are allowed to take onto a plane, or the extra money you have to pay for it to be taken: »On the return trip we were charged $80 excess baggage. Main Entry: ↑baggage Ⅱ.… …
9excess luggage — or excess baggage noun Luggage above the weight allowed free • • • Main Entry: ↑excess …
10weight — [n1] heaviness adiposity, avoirdupois, ballast, burden, density, G factor*, gravity, gross, heft, heftiness, load, mass, measurement, net, ponderosity, ponderousness, poundage, pressure, substance, tonnage; concept 795 weight [n2] something used… …
